Innovative micro-tunnel solution to develop electricity grid with minimal disruption
EirGrid engaging with stakeholders to determine routes to install underground cable across Dublin city
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EirGrid and Green Schools partner to power young minds
EirGrid’s support allowed An Taisce Green-Schools to bring back the energy theme of its programme last year
Bord Gáis Energy’s Dave Kirwan on Irish energy prices and the case for nuclear power
Bord Gais Energy chief Dave Kirwan’s remit includes responsibility for parent company Centrica’s nuclear plants in the UK
How can communities benefit from €1bn fund transfer from renewable energy companies?
Community benefit funds are a useful way to enhance public engagement with energy and sustainability and address delays in developing infrastructure
EirGrid turns to new pole technology for northwest upgrade post-Éowyn
Following public consultation, EirGrid is advancing plans for the northwest upgrade, set to feature innovative composite poles designed to withstand severe storms such as Éowyn and futureproof the grid
Bord Gáis Energy joins with French giant EDF in bid for wind farm off Irish coast
Power companies hope to build wind farm capable of supplying almost one million homes
Planning bottleneck means Ireland will fall short of offshore wind targets for 2030, says industry
Offshore wind developers before Oireachtas committee blame unreasonable demands from planning authorities for delivery challenges
Scrapping water charges was a mistake that has contributed to the housing crisis
Uisce Éireann left relying on budget funds is the wrong model
Battery storage to open new source of energy supply in move to cut electricity costs
Batteries charged with surplus renewable energy can then supply power to market when demand high
Judge lifts stay on potential fine against Shannon LNG
Judicial review proceedings brought by company against the Commission for Regulation of Utilities and EirGrid
Charging at home: The issues you will face when looking to set up a charger
With the cost of public charging high, it’s never been more important to have access to off-street charging
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
Growing demand sparks surge in Irish electricity imports
Homes on target to meet greenhouse gas emissions, says State body
EirGrid says risk of winter power outages is low as imports bolster local supply
Energy demand expected to break existing records as Republic draws 20% of winter supplies from Britain and Northern Ireland
Renewables generated 42% of electricity in September
Wind farms were the biggest source of renewable electricity in the month, says EirGrid
Industry wants clarity on water, energy projects
Clear plans must back up billion euro spending pledges, say lobby groups
‘Ehhther’ Humphreys gets the social media treatment after presidential debate
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The Irish Times view on semi-State CEO pay: end the procrastination
The new system for addressing the issue must be implemented quickly
How a car crash in Dublin 4 drove public-sector CEO salaries higher
Resignation of EirGrid chief has had downstream consequences for Government over top-level pay
Ireland’s data centre appeal ‘fading’ due to pressure on electricity grid, report says
Government reforms to sector likely to lead to short-term reliance on fossil fuels, Barclays finds
Want to see an end to high electricity prices? This is what we need to do
Prices remain high because we are still burning so much gas. The cheapest way to end that is to deliver the onshore and offshore wind that is ready to be built
Families face €29 rise in electricity bills to cover cost of maintaining energy networks
Network charges to increase from October 1st as State companies seek approval for investment
Government ‘should take advantage’ of stable building costs now, say surveyors
Easing construction inflation an opportunity to achieve progress with National Development Plan
Grid investment key to cutting fossil-fuel use
Recent report shows oil and gas account for just over 80% of energy
Ireland at risk of major power outages in absence of natural gas storage, EY says
Ireland imports 80% of its natural gas supplies that power 40% of electricity generation through the UK but has no storage facility
Minister for Justice to tell Cabinet preferred candidate for next Garda Commissioner
Current commissioner Drew Harris to remain in role until September 1st
Taoiseach to ‘delve into’ Amazon’s scrapping of Dublin plant over failure to secure power supply
Tech giant’s decision has closed off prospect of more than 500 jobs being created
Plans to invest €200bn in Ireland’s infrastructure over next decade set to be unveiled
Revised National Deveopment Plan being billed as one of largest ever capital expansion programmes in State’s history
State urged to target five or six ‘crucial’ infrastructure projects
Failure to action Greater Dublin Drainage project will stall necessary new housing in north Dublin, MacGill summer school hears
Political opposition hindering electricity projects
TDs and senators hear how opposition hits power supplies
Cabinet approves scenarios for firms to build private electricity lines in Ireland
Change would end ESB Networks monopoly of electricity line sector
EirGrid says average home pays €9.75 per-month for its services as it pitches investment plan
State company Eirgrid says spending plan an investment in the future
Consumers to face higher electricity costs amid networks investment
State companies could spend €22bn on power infrastructure
Moneypoint power station ends coal use ahead of schedule
Ireland’s largest power plant to be used as back-up as renewables hub is scaled up
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