State will lose out over data centre plans, Amazon, Google and Microsoft warn
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‘Substantial decrease’ in customers in electricity arrears in December due to energy credit
Some 243,644 domestic electricity customers were behind by the end of December 2023, a fall of 34,759 compared to November
ESB Networks to apologise for error that saw customers hit with higher bills over 12 years
Managing director is expected to express regret for what happened during an appearance at the Oireachtas environment committee
Electricity prices must fall to keep multinationals investing here, IDA warns
An Taisce warns that data centres dilute renewable gains
Cowen says Government should ask experts and industry to consider future of energy, including data centres
Cowen warns that regulator must not be arbiter of digital growth
State’s efforts to cut emissions under threat as demand for electricity surges
Regulators warn of challenges faced by State to hit EU-backed targets without a renewables ramp-up or cutting total electricity demand
Some customers gaming moratorium on winter cut-offs, electricity lobby group claims
Lobbyist for electricity and gas retail industry claim some people running up bills of €10,000 with no intention to pay
Ireland needs strong regulation, but we have too many regulators
Planning system needs to take into account national interest and can’t be a Nimby’s charter
Regulator puts six-month stay on disconnection for vulnerable electricity and gas customers
The Commission for Regulation of Utilities said a separate moratorium will protect all consumers from being cut off in December or January
Updated energy customer protection measures for winter issued by watchdog
Extension of a moratorium on disconnections and greater flexibility for consumers in arrears are among protections announced
Dublin the most expensive European capital for household electricity
Irish consumers paying around €900 more for electricity than the EU average, study finds
Wholesale electricity prices down 64% on this time last year
Electricity costs on wholesale markets are lower than any time during the past two years, CSO data indicates
Irish consumers should see energy bills fall in coming weeks, says regulator
EU hits gas reserves target two months ahead of schedule but analysts say it might not be enough
Utilities regulator flags ‘backlog’ of complaints amid deluge of customer contacts
Consumers report ‘significant difficulties’ with contacting their supplier
Regulator opens consultation on strategy to manage energy demand
Large energy users among main focus of first phase, says CRU
Almost 1,000 homes feeding electricity to national grid not getting paid
Some solar-powered homes are still on waiting list for smart meters
Regulators aware of waste-to-energy challenges
Market losing electricity when plants asked to turn down generation
ESB to press ahead with offshore wind project despite failure to win electricity supply contract
Unsuccessful bidders say they intend proceeding with offshore power projects
Measures to improve Irish drinking water standards signed into law
Included in the requirements is a commitment to supply information to the public on water quality
Eirgrid could spend €270m on offshore consultants
National grid operator recruiting specialist advice and partners for five to eight years
Ban on electricity and gas suppliers cutting off households extended by one month
Commission for the Regulation of Utilities has extended the ban until March 31st
Families to get refunds following errors on energy bills
Network charge move made 12 years ago left homes subsidising businesses
ESB lodges plans for €500m emergency Dublin power plant
Gas-fired power station to be located in Ringsend
Electricity bills likely to remain high despite falling wholesale prices
More significant and sustained reductions in wholesale electricity costs needed to bring consumer bills down, says regulator
Electricity suppliers using imported ‘green’ certs to bolster renewable figures
EU-approved system allows companies to count power generated and used outside Ireland in disclosures to customers
Huawei to add 200 jobs, coal-fired electricity, and tips on saving for your child’s college expenses
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ESB overcharged energy retailers €760,000 in 2020, regulator finds
Utilities regulator has ordered the company to conduct an external audit of its systems
State in talks with EU on keeping coal and oil generators open past closing dates
State plans to keep power plants operating past their scheduled closing dates
Number of electricity disconnections up on last year, regulator says
Regulation commission expands period of time in which more vulnerable customers cannot be disconnected
Charged atmosphere as EirGrid and CRU disagree on Republic’s electricity squeeze
Grid operator says it cannot support utilities regulator’s plan to add €100m to network charges at peak times over next 12 months
Electricity tariff plans could face court challenge
Employers warn regulators that proposals could end up in judicial review
Energy bills: Ten ways to save money this winter
Hundreds of thousands of Irish consumers can save hundreds of euro with these steps
Businesses willing to cut electricity use should get more cash — report
EY recommends ‘greater incentives’ for organisations that limit energy needs at key times
Eirgrid spent €10m in 2018 on land for emergency power generator but site remains vacant
Land earmarked for emergency generator four years ago still unused
Big employers face paying €50m in extra electricity charges
Regulators plan to shift network costs to large energy energy users from households
Q&A: Why does the electricity regulator want to boost charges at peak times?
Regulators want to boost peak demand charges
Martin pledges to ensure energy supply for industry
Earlier warning system on electricity shortages might have been expected, Taoiseach says
MSD to expand in Carlow, clash on power cuts, and ways to save on your health insurance
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Eirgrid questions regulator’s electricity charge hike
Bid to cut peak energy demand by increasing grid costs challenged
Regulator calls for electricity-use tariffs during evening peak amid ‘significant risks’ to supply
Proposals would increase consumer bills by €26 per year amid ‘significant risk’ to winter electricity supply
Families could pay €100 extra on electricity bills from October
Charge for grid bottlenecks set to hit consumers
Aer Lingus baggage problems, Deloitte suggests 30% tax rate, and electricity supply issues
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Electricity regulator warns risk to security of power supply is ‘acute’
Warning comes in latest risk register from Commission for Regulation of Utilities
The Irish Times view on data centres: strain the system cannot take
Restrictions on new data centres are a far less damaging constraint on business than the lights going out repeatedly because the system is overburdened
Central bank says more ‘joined-up planning’ needed on bank exits
BPFI has hosted three virtual meetings with direct debit originators in recent months
Data centres now consuming more electricity than rural homes - CSO
Electricity used by data centres rises by almost a third in one year, new statistics show
Microgeneration set to play a big role in Ireland’s energy transition
Solar power set to fuel democratisation of energy
Government sets out strategy to deal with future energy price shocks
National energy security framework puts key focus on enhancing affordability
Big Ulster and KBC switch could be ‘catastrophic’ for those that dally
More than one million current and deposit accounts must find new homes
Two large emergency electricity generators sought for Dublin
EirGrid says process of securing emergency generation for next winter has been instigated
Energy company profits not tied to prices says watchdog
Families see 27.4% rise in bills as profits at ESB Networks increased by €74 million
Switching can save thousands on bills – energy watchdog
Commission for Regulation of Utilities says people should look to price comparison sites
DAA lodges plans for solar farm to help power Dublin Airport
Dublin Airport Authority identifies 27-acre site close to airfield to help with net zero emissions
Is our open-arms policy on data centres coming back to bite us?
Net Results: Data centres’ high energy use may be to blame for loss of chip-making jobs
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