Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU)
Department of Public Expenditure objected to adding 190 staff to energy and water regulator
Department warned it would create more red tape and make it even harder to deliver infrastructure
‘I am terrified about the winter coming’: One in seven now behind on electricity bills
Almost 319,000 homes in arrears with electricity bills by the end of March, says energy regulator
One in seven families now in arrears averaging €511 on electricity bills, says regulator
MEP questions Government’s “urgency” as figures show sharp rise in arrears
Dublin sees highest-ever figure for a single day’s water use
Uisce Éireann says 40% of Liffey flow going to city’s water supply, which is reaching maximum capacity
Businesses face rise in water charges as regulators green-light near €14bn investment
State company Úisce Éireann will boost supply and treatment facilities needed for new homes
Data centre energy rules will boost green power development, says Amazon chief
Corporate deals will aid renewable projects raise the cash necessary to complete project development, conference told
Environmental groups granted leave to challenge data centre policy
High Court told new rules allowing data centres to use fossil fuel power breach climate law
Energy regulator expected to be called before Oireachtas committee over ‘price gouging’ investigation
CRU yet to report after Minister asked agency to review failure of wholesale companies to pass on 72% price drop
Energy poverty: ‘I am basically on the breadline. I never have the heating on’
Nothing in the Government’s €505m fuel support package announced after protests will benefit Susan Power and her family
Reader left baffled by Flogas refund that never arrived
Consumer says he doesn’t understand why Flogas could not credit the refund to his bank account
Electricity bills in Ireland among the highest in Europe
Dependence on natural gas and rising network charges blamed by experts for high energy costs
An issue of low-energy use: Why data centres are linked to fears of electricity blackouts
Eirgrid has flagged concerns on data-centre behaviour that must be addressed by new code of practice
Environmental groups seek High Court review of fossil-fuel allowances for data centres
Case is being taken against the energy regulator which gave go-ahead to new data centres last December
‘Shocking’: Taskforce to tackle high electricity prices has met just three times
Record disclosed to Sinn Féin TD Pa Daly, who said it was a ‘talking shop’ to deflect from crisis
Almost one in seven homes struggle with electricity bills
More than 297,313 homes were behind with their electricity bills at the end September, and almost 180,000 had fallen behind with gas bills
Plans to fast-track permission for floating gas terminal criticised
Oireachtas committee begins hearings on controversial LNG proposals
North-South electricity price comparisons face scrutiny amid claims of Republic ‘price gouging’
Cross-Border cost differences far from clear but questions are being asked of State’s regulator
Up to €4bn to be invested in Irish commercial property in 2026 despite global risks
CBRE expects market to move from period of stabilisation to new phase of growth
Dublin data centre uses as much power as 200,000 homes
Capacity of Castlebaggot substation ‘completely consumed’ by local data centres
New plan for large energy users envisages almost €19bn investment in electricity network
Key part of plan includes upgrade for large users, which are expected to use up to third of electricity in State
Why are Irish electricity prices so stubbornly high? There are two issues at play
Just because we have a high-cost economy doesn’t mean our energy prices have to be at the top of the European league
Household electricity prices could rise by €1.75 a month to fund €19bn system boost
This could add up to €1.75 a month to household electricity bills to fund the investment plans
New data centres must generate and supply electricity to wider market, regulator rules
Decision follows CRU’s review of grid connection rules for large energy users
CRU to rule that new data centres supply electricity to market in return for grid connection
Big electricity consumers will have to build their own power plants
‘Difficult to establish’ why Ireland’s electricity prices are so high, says ESRI
Residential electricity prices have doubled between 2018 and 2024
Regulator urged to consider inquiry into high electricity prices
Economic and Social Research Institute says there is no clear reason why prices are so high
Four steps to being clever with your smart meter
Two million of us have smart meters but most don’t use them to cut electricity bills
Yuno Energy could extend price freeze
Company poised to take number three slot in market as it reports €4.3m profit
Judge lifts stay on potential fine against Shannon LNG
Judicial review proceedings brought by company against the Commission for Regulation of Utilities and EirGrid
Shannon LNG granted short-term order restraining enforcement of potential €7m fine
Judicial review proceedings brought by company against the Commission for Regulation of Utilities and EirGrid
Why are Irish energy prices so high?
Irish households are paying about €350 more a year for electricity compared to other EU countries
File on Creeslough explosion submitted to DPP
Move comes just before third anniversary of the tragedy which occurred in the Donegal village
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