True cost of EV chargers
To install such a charger we must upgrade our electricity supply, costing thousands
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI)
Ireland is set to miss major climate targets. We should be angry
We will all pay for this negligence. And it doesn’t have to be this way
From breezy floorboards to a cosy A rating: A Lucan refurb more than worth the wait
This family went with a one-stop shop when planning the renovation and retrofit of their Lucan home
Ireland still relies on fossil fuel for almost 80% of energy as demand rises
Increasing flights, traffic and data centre expansion complicating efforts to switch from carbon-polluting fuels
Growing popularity of solar panels driven by solid returns at a time of uncertainty
SEAI recorded a 76 per cent increase in grant applications in first seven months of 2026
Retrofitting: My daughter is reluctant to go the one-stop-shop route advertised by SEAI
My daughter is reluctant to go the one-stop-shop route advertised by SEAI
The Government won’t raise carbon tax again but promises to decarbonise the economy – how?
Climate change and energy experts have their say on the reasons for the budget U-turn – and whether they will work
Fuel excise cuts extended to February as carbon tax is slashed to ease home heating costs
Budget 2027 energy measures: Cuts in excise duty on petrol and diesel, due to end this month, are now being extended until the end of February
Just €109,000 of €3.9m overpaid to car dealers for EV scheme has been recovered
Scheme to encourage sales of electric vehicles relied on self-declaration to avoid breaches of state-aid rules
Cutting fuel taxation in the budget does nothing to cure the disease
Households need help to break free from home heating oil for good
Mixed messages unhelpful on hitting climate targets
Doubt over sustainability of microgeneration credits from solar panels may give consumers cause to pause
Benefits of Ireland’s solar boom should not go only to the big energy firms
Looking at the list of solar farm projects, one thing stands out: an absence of farmers
Grant of €600 for solar panel batteries set to be announced in budget
Money will be paid in addition to SEAI grant of up to €1,800 for solar PV systems
When will Ireland finally achieve full fossil fuel phase-out?
Transition is under way but the task lacks the timeline and tough decisions to complete the job
We need a plan to kick the fossil fuel habit hiding in our kitchen
At a time of climate crisis, will cooking with gas become as anachronistic as indoor smoking?
Over one in four of all cars sold this year was an EV – Simi
More than 120,000 cars type have been registered in the State so far this year with Toyota the top seller
‘Of great concern’: Energy authority scolded by Minister for €120m budget underspend
Darragh O’Brien said SEAI money ‘should have been put to use’, in a clear reference to retrofitting targets
How quickly could Ireland have a nuclear power plant (if the Government wants one)?
Analysis, public consultations and political wrangling could make delivery a lengthy process
I want to buy a European electric vehicle. What should I buy?
Advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues with your current car
Ireland considering nuclear power as Government attitude shifts amid fresh energy crisis
A modern conventional plant that began operating in Finland in 2024 is proposed as a potential case study
I never heard anyone say ‘I wish I didn’t put so many solar panels up’
Better with Money with Aideen Finnegan
Move to a four-day week and ditch plastic straws: 10 steps to boost your sustainability
Simple measures alongside long-term ones can help businesses fight against climate change
Ireland’s Greenest Places: Why we want to salute Net Zero Heroes
As the deadline to nominate people and places in the second Ireland’s Greenest Places competition approaches, we take a look at some of those already in the running
EV scrappage scheme for older cars shut within hours of opening
Programme comes as EVs account for nearly a quarter of new car sales
Ireland’s Greenest Places: Community is the catalyst that can create change
Shining a light on people working together to protect and restore our natural enviromnent is a key function of this year’s competition
DCU spin-out solving the costly clean-energy problem of dirty wind turbines
AeroBeam is using lasers, drones and spectroscopy to help operators recover lost power
SBCI finds one in 20 home energy upgrade loans in breach of terms
Two-year-old scheme has had 1,135 loans to a combined value of more than €56bn drawn down
‘Is it true that Ireland’s new houses aren’t as well built as older ones?’
I have grown wary of purchasing a newbuild after looking at online forums and speaking to homeowners
Scrappage scheme got Irish drivers buying diesel 20 years ago. Can new scheme do same for EVs?
Ireland has set itself the lofty target of having 845,000 electric vehicles on the roads within four years
Proposed €8,500 EV grants scheme is not policy, it’s a canny PR move
An €8,500 incentive may get motorists thinking about EVs, but it distracts from a lower grant price cap
Housing crisis: Grants to turn space above shops into homes could be ‘game changer’
Government hopes grants of up to €165,000 will mean thousands of vacant properties return to use
More than half of Irish buildings likely to still rely on fossil fuels in 2050 – SEAI
Clean-energy agency says clear timeline for phase-out of gas and oil boilers is needed
Windows to the soul and doors of possibility
Windows and doors are one of the smartest investments in any renovation or retrofit project, so it pays to listen to the experts
How can we insulate our home without compromising on the look of the facade?
Some of our neighbours have externally insulated their rear and side walls, but have not done the front
Are we required to make energy upgrades if our extension exceeds 25sq m?
‘I’ve been told I may need to upgrade the energy rating to at least B2′
Don’t believe the negativity – Ireland’s retrofitting scheme for homes is not failing
Ask homeowners who have upgraded their homes if they would go back to a damp, cold house
I won’t be using most SEAI grants to retrofit my house and expect to save money as a result
The only SEAI home energy grant I availed of is for solar roof panels. My experience is that the retrofit grants are inflexible and cumbersome
Ireland’s new windows and doors grant: How much can I get?
How much can I get? How many doors are covered? What about first-time buyers? The lowdown on the latest home energy efficiency incentives
How to cut your energy bills: from your heating temperature to use of the washing machine
Slower driving, switching gas and electricity supplier and turning off immersion among ways of saving
Challenge to awarding of €75m retrofitting survey contract is rejected by court
Agreement with provider set to last five years
‘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
Going fossil fuel-free at home: what will it cost and can it save you money?
Government has moved away from ‘all or nothing’ approach to grant aid that made energy upgrades unaffordable for many families
Dublin City Council suspends use of X as State agencies leave amid Grok controversy
Country’s largest local authority undertakes review of social media platform use as others sign out for good
A home heating expert retrofits his own home: ‘There are many affordable measures you can take’
Kieran McCarthy talks about his experience and gives tips for those who can’t afford a retrofit
What tax credit am I due for my solar panels and how do I claim it?
Microgeneration allows people who have invested in renewables in their home to sell excess energy back to the grid
Power plants step up gas consumption in July
Rising electricity demand fuels need for critical energy source
How smart technology can help cut your energy bills
Using smart sockets and bulbs, eco-friendly heating system and air fryers are just some of the ways you can reduce your electricity bills
Growing demand sparks surge in Irish electricity imports
Homes on target to meet greenhouse gas emissions, says State body
Our home energy retrofit caused ‘untold stress and left us in a perilous financial position’
A grant applicant had to question whether the hassle he had in dealing with the SEAI was worth the funds he received
How to avoid overspending on home renovation: Start with strategy
Optimise Design’s Denise O’Connor gives her top tips to help you stay on budget
How communities across Ireland are taking control of their energy future
Sustainable energy communities are generating renewable electricity and bringing cost savings to households
Warmer, healthier and more cost effective homes: new online tool calculates solar PV cost
AIB’s new online calculator provides recommendations, estimates payback period and offers information on SEAI grants to start your solar PV journey
Grid investment key to cutting fossil-fuel use
Recent report shows oil and gas account for just over 80% of energy
Ireland relied on fossil fuels for 80% of energy use in 2024
Ireland ranks eighth out of top 10 countries for renewable electricity use, Energy Institute report says
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