Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU)

Richfield Solar Farm in Wexford could power 4,500 homes but uncertainty over development remains

Storage systems can bank excess energy from renewables that can be utilised on the grid instead of fossil fuel

It is easy to discern a reflective personality and a strong engineer mindset in the man leading the ESB

Plans for 72,400 square metre data storage facility at Grange Castle site which houses servers for products including Gmail, Google Maps and its search engine

Amazon’s arguments are a reminder of the central role that data centres play in the global strategy of large technology companies - and of the State’s challenges on green energy

Small modular nuclear reactors may prove to be viable, cost-effective and necessary if economy is to decarbonise, Irish Academy of Engineering report finds

A review of data centre connection policy by the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities is due to published in the coming weeks

A new regime of fixed tariffs, announced on Wednesday, will make it more worthwhile for individuals, companies and community projects to sell on excess power

Commission for the Regulation of Utilities says Irish suppliers’ hedging strategy protected consumers from worst of post-Ukraine invasion cost spike

Data centres use vast quantities of electricity and there have been calls for a moratorium on such facilities

Regulator’s price review likely to determine network charges

Deal comes amid tension in energy sector over regulatory constraints on data centres, which consume huge amounts of electricity

Seen and Heard: Debt warehousing deadline, Intel grants credits, Budget tax hints, Clerys developer refinancing

Senator Lynn Boylan (SF) questions why subvention was continued after financial crash had ended

Data centre firm has been trying to secure link to grid for its planned facility in Arklow for more than two years

The balance between electricity supply and demand remains tight, meaning the system operates at a higher level of risk than is set as a target by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities

Risk of amber warnings ‘most likely during the coming winter peak hours and at times of low wind and low interconnector imports’, says EirGrid

Report from energy regulator finds no evidence of windfall profits for suppliers

Electricity costs on wholesale markets are lower than any time during the past two years, CSO data indicates

Experts expect a drop in natural gas prices from historic highs, but economic storm clouds remain in view

Regulator says future price rises mean it makes more sense to set levy at zero and offset part of expected rise in bills in 2024/25

CRU estimates that SSE gas customers get best standard-rate deals while Flogas offers biggest discounts

Organisation will not be ‘apologist’ for higher prices and indicates desire to see bills falling as year continues

More than 160,000 behind on their bills at end of March, up more than 20,600 since last year

Suppliers must offer customers who have built up arrears and engage with them 24 months to pay down debt

In one case study, an unidentified company debited €2,274 from a customer’s bank account without prior authorisation

Opponents to plan want high-capacity electricity line placed underground

On The Money: High energy bills this winter are making people fearful but the key message is to contact your supplier and don’t ignore the problem

Regulator decides high prices mean renewables need no levy support and measure will ease financial burden of rising consumer costs on families

Provider incorrectly applied subvention to support large energy consumers, Oireachtas committee told

Delays in wind farm development to constrict supply and ensure elevated prices, notes report

If anything, 2023 is likely to prove more challenging for energy supplies than recent months have been

CRU analysis says customer could have saved average of €581 a year by opting for best electricity rate, and €316 a year on gas

Seen and heard: Microsoft’s latest data centre to contain power plant, Revenue to step up share scheme tax crackdown and Intel’s extended leave offer to workers

Are people being misinformed about our renewable energy usage?

ESB subsidiary gained most customers from June’s record switching as two of the big four suppliers suffer net loss of customers

Imported green certs account for high proportion of renewable fuel

Regulator acts to curb demand between 5pm and 7pm but stops short of imposing €100m in tariffs on big business users

Your power supply is guaranteed but you could find yourself paying a much higher charge so it pays to look around now

Consumers face rapidly rising bills but there are payment options and reassurance on the threat disconnection