Coalition will have to devise new plan following ruling of seven-judge court The Supreme Court has overturned the Government’s “excessively vague and aspirational” plan to combat climate change. A seven- judge court… read more →
THE Czech owner of Kilroot Power Station in Co Antrim has said its £600 million proposal to transform the coal-fired power station into a new low-carbon energy park, could preserve… read more →
Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today called on party leaders to commit to a comprehensive review of Ireland’s energy security needs as it transitions away from fossil fuels. Ibec… read more →
The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU), along with Gas and Electricity Suppliers, have announced the introduction of a temporary Supply Suspension Scheme for certain non-domestic customers impacted by Covid-19… read more →
HIGHLIGHTS 10-year agreements underpin investment Existing coal-fired unit to close by 2024 Premium support for new N Irish generation Czech-based power company Energeticky a Prumyslovy Holding (EPH) is to build… read more →
Consumers spreading breakfast time, cooking at lunchtime, preparing dinner earlier There is a “fundamental shift” in the way Ireland is consuming electricity as stay-at-home workers reduce demand in the morning… read more →
In light of recent government measures regarding Covid-19, the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU), along with the Gas and Electricity Suppliers recognise that some customers may be isolated at home… read more →
The coal-fired Moneypoint power plant has not produced electricity for the past seven weeks – five years ahead of its scheduled phase-out. Sources say it is unlikely the plant will… read more →
EU funds expected to help retrain workers at power plants like Moneypoint Ireland is set to be allocated €30 million in grants from a European Union green fund to help… read more →
Assessment of offshore renewable energy projects to change under marine Bill A new planning system for offshore wind projects will create a “revolution” in wind energy, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has… read more →