#Energy
Britain leaving the EU could cost Ireland €3 billion a year
Without the interconnection between Ireland and Britain, our energy costs are also likely to soar.
Republicans are lining up to pour scorn on Barack Obama's climate change plan
Obama says it’s the “biggest, most important step we’ve ever taken” to fight climate change.
Poll: Would you oppose plans for fracking in your area?
Farmers in Leitrim are mounting a campaign to oppose the practice.
New York nuclear power plant 'stable' after fire triggers shutdown
The transformer fire was quickly extinguished.
Politicians 'don't understand the stress of having to pay bills'
Customers want simpler bills and exit fee options.
Will you be switching out the lights for Earth Hour?
If you want to participate, you have to go dark from 8.30pm this evening.
It's something: The sun is set to save Dublin €21,000 a year
A number of the council buildings are set to be fitted with solar panels.
The government wants to talk to those who are in 'energy poverty'
Submissions on a paper on energy affordability can be made until February 27.
Your electricity and gas bills are getting cheaper
Good news, for a change. But just for Bord Gáis Energy customers (Electric Ireland customers have been getting their discount for a while now).
Poll: Should Ireland consider nuclear power?
Energy Minister Alex White says nuclear power needs to be included in the debate.
Fancy these utterly simple brownies? They're the perfect snack for a Christmas hike
Mind those soggy bottoms.
Energy prices are at their lowest point for four years
Thanks to the collapse in price of Brent crude oil.
Opinion: Is it time for Ireland to embrace nuclear energy?
The pros of going nuclear far outweigh the cons, and the overall net benefit is is much greater than continuing to burn fossil fuels.
Our cows are emitting so much gas that Ireland is looking for help from the EU
The agriculture sector is looking for special treatment on new greenhouse gas targets.
EU decisions could mean higher electricity prices for all of us
The ESRI looks at Ireland’s energy supply in a new report.
Our floor space is increasing and our energy use is decreasing
New figures from the CSO show an increase in both floor space and in the number of new houses receiving better energy ratings.
Infographic: Pedal power is up in Dublin, but we're using far less energy overall
Cycling in Dublin rose by 82% over five years.
The Environment Minister says he wouldn't want to live beside a wind turbine
The Labour Party deputy leader was speaking to local radio in Waterford this morning.
There will be no decisions made on fracking in Ireland for at least 2 years
The department of Minister of State Joe McHugh has issued a statement in response the announcement by Mark Durkan.
Frack off: Minister blocks test drilling in Fermanagh
Mark H Durkan says that full planning permission is required.
Protests continue at Fermanagh drilling site as worker's home is petrol bombed
The Belcoo site has been home to bitter protests over the use of fracking.
An Taisce loses legal challenge to British nuclear power station
The Court of Appeal of England and Wales ruled against the Irish body today over the Hinkley Point power plant project.
Unregistered Carlow plumber prosecuted for installing gas boilers
This is the third successful prosecution by CER this year.
Laois group raises €40k for wind farm resistance
People Over Wind want to launch a legal challenge to An Bord Pleanála’s granting of planning permission for the Cullenagh Wind Farm project.
Opinion: Why is community renewable energy important?
We are at a crossroads in Ireland in terms of energy; check out this 5 point plan about why community-owned renewables could be the answer.
Opinion: Nuclear energy is the cleanest, safest, and cheapest – why do we continue to reject it?
Fossil fuels are messy, costly, dangerous to workers and killing our planet. Nuclear energy could be the answer if we let go of illogical, emotional arguments against it.
UCD launches postdoc programme to help develop Irish energy industry
The postdoctoral fellowship programme, valued at €4.6m, aims to expand the capacity of the Irish energy sector, which is said to be short of qualified personnel.
Donegal County Council may turn the lights off at night to save money
The council spends €1.9 million a year on their lights and wants to
Four-year gas price low drives Irish electricity costs down
The main risk to energy prices remains unforeseen shocks to the world oil market, Bord Gais said.
Obama wants to cut carbon emissions from power plants by 30% - not everyone agrees
Cuts are politically sensitive as coal, among the dirtiest energy sources, remains a major US industry.
From July, Bord Gáis will no longer have to apply to set their own prices
Price experts say it’s a good thing because it means better competition.
Latest wind turbines for multinationals in Cork harbour energy project switched on
Two wind turbines are hoped to reduce costs at Johnson and Johnson plants in the area.
Man prosecuted for wrongfully impersonating a registered gas installer
The man was given probation for installing a boiler without a licence.
Here's how many homes had their gas and electricity disconnected last year
There has been a decline in disconnection of both gas and electricity, the Commission for Energy Regulation said today.
Engage with your energy supplier and you won't be cut off
That’s the guarantee under a new code of practice providers have signed up to.
Opinion: A green lifestyle is a nice but trivial gesture – we must focus on nuclear fusion
Is nuclear fusion the answer to the world energy crisis? It might be the only future hope to power our planet.
Poll: Do you think the ban on nuclear power should be lifted?
The Green Paper on Energy says it would be “technically possible” to build a small nuclear power plant in County Clare.
More turbines or less? Coal, wave, solar? Have your say
The government wants to know how you feel about the future of energy in Ireland.
Russia threatens to cut off Ukrainian gas in three weeks
Russia has told its neighbour “pay the debts and we can agree something”.
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