# energy - Wednesday 4 May, 2022
# Fossil Fuels
# Fossil Fuels
As restrictions lifted in 2021, energy use and related emissions moved in the opposite direction of climate goals.
# energy - Tuesday 3 May, 2022
# Central Statistics Office
# Central Statistics Office
The figures show that data centres are now consuming more electricity than rural homes.
# Ukraine
# Ukraine
The European Commission is proposing a new package of sanctions to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
# energy - Monday 2 May, 2022
# Oil Embargo
# Oil Embargo
EU ministers today discussed plans for a possible oil embargo to punish Moscow for invading Ukraine.
# energy - Wednesday 13 April, 2022
# Turf Wars
# Turf Wars
Concerns were raised about turf not being available for sale in shops, particularly given the energy crisis and rising inflation.
# Energy Crisis
# Energy Crisis
Reduced VAT, extra fuel allowance, and €20 million towards solar panels for households with medical equipment are among the new measures.
# energy - Monday 11 April, 2022
# Cost Of Living
# Cost Of Living
Households could receive an additional three weeks payment of the fuel allowance as part of the proposed measures.
# energy - Friday 8 April, 2022
# Rising Bills
# Rising Bills
Varadkar confirmed that Government will bring forward new measures and “nothing is off the table”.
# energy - Tuesday 5 April, 2022
# Your Say
# Your Say
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said yesterday that “energy efficiency makes sense at any time”.
# energy - Thursday 24 March, 2022
# Report
# Report
A new report warns that Ireland urgently needs to diversify its sources of energy.
# energy - Friday 18 March, 2022
# Crises
# Crises
The Journal spoke to Irish MEPs about what they believe must be done to reduce energy dependency on Russia while also protecting the climate and supply.
# energy - Tuesday 8 March, 2022
# Cabinet
# Cabinet
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly will also bring a memo to Cabinet on the Government’s Women’s’ Action Plan.
# energy - Tuesday 22 February, 2022
# Home Heating
# Home Heating
A new study said that heat pumps play a “crucial role” in decarbonising homes, businesses and industry in Ireland.
# energy - Saturday 19 February, 2022
# Fossil Fuels
# Fossil Fuels
Only 6% of the energy required for heating and cooling in Ireland came from renewable sources in 2020.
# energy - Thursday 10 February, 2022
# Inflation
# Inflation
The rising cost of living is ‘hurting people in the pocket’, said Leo Varadkar.
# energy - Wednesday 9 February, 2022
# Energy
# Energy
More money will be available to foot some of the cost for people to install heat pumps, insulation and solar panels.
# Energy
Experts have said those on higher incomes still stand to benefit most, Michelle Hennessy reports. Low interest loans are to be made available to help more households access the scheme.
# energy - Wednesday 2 February, 2022
# Energy
# Energy
At least five Irish MEPs said last month that they plan to oppose the contentious proposal.
# energy - Thursday 27 January, 2022
# Power
# Power
Sanctions on Russia – or an invasion of Ukraine – could interrupt gas supply to Europe.
# energy - Wednesday 26 January, 2022
# Competition
From The42
# Competition
Andy Farrell is sure that Gavin Coombes will be looking to prove a point.
# energy - Thursday 20 January, 2022
# Energy
# Energy
The impact of data centres on the grid has come under scrutiny amid concerns about emissions reductions and energy supply.
# energy - Thursday 13 January, 2022
# Energy
# Energy
The divisive proposal would classify natural gas and nuclear power as sustainable investments.
# energy - Saturday 8 January, 2022
# Cryptocurrency
# Cryptocurrency
Police “confiscated 272 different anti-miner devices used for the production of Bitcoin”, a statement said.
# energy - Friday 7 January, 2022
# Climate
Five Irish MEPs will oppose a controversial green label for natural gas and nuclear power, with others still to decide, Lauren Boland reports. The European Commission proposal would classify gas and nuclear as sustainable investments, which has sparked backlash from anti-nuclear countries. Ireland's Department of Finance and the Department of the Environment are now considering the draft text.
# Your Say
# Your Say
An EU proposal on labelling gas and nuclear as “green” has caused controversy.
# energy - Saturday 1 January, 2022
# European Union
# European Union
If a majority of member states back the proposal, it will become EU law, coming into effect from 2023.
# energy - Tuesday 23 November, 2021
# Energy
# Energy
The CRU reserves the right to block new data centres in the future to “protect security of supply”.
# energy - Tuesday 26 October, 2021
# Price Crunch
# Price Crunch
Ireland, Germany, Austria and Denmark are among those that opposed an energy proposal submitted by France and Spain.
# energy - Sunday 17 October, 2021
# Fuel Allowance
# Fuel Allowance
It was announced in the Budget this week that the Fuel Allowance would increase by €5 per week.
# energy - Tuesday 5 October, 2021
# Power
# Power
Data centres are ‘disproportionately’ adding to Ireland’s energy demands, an Oireachtas Committee has heard.
# energy - Friday 1 October, 2021
# Electric Shock
# Electric Shock
Households supplied by Electric Ireland will see their electricity bill increase by 9.3% next month.
# energy - Thursday 30 September, 2021
# ELECTRICITY DEMAND
# ELECTRICITY DEMAND
Questions around the security of Ireland’s electricity supply have been brought into sharp focus.
# energy - Wednesday 29 September, 2021
# Power Supply
Eirgrid points to surge in demand for electricity and a fall in energy sources in new report. Minister for Environment Eamon Ryan says energy supplies will be "tight" in the coming years. Commission for Regulation of Utilities suggests lifespan of coal and oil-burning plants may be extended to fix problem.
# energy - Tuesday 28 September, 2021
# No Clear Plan
# No Clear Plan
The Social Democrats TD says we must pause development of data centres until we know if our energy infrastructure can cope with them.
# energy - Monday 27 September, 2021
# Podcast
# Podcast
In this week’s podcast, we look at what’s behind these fears, and how the supply of electricity works.
# energy - Friday 24 September, 2021
# Struck By Lightning
# Struck By Lightning
The price of electricity, gas and fuel in Ireland have increased by 19.6% in the last year.
# energy - Monday 15 February, 2021
# Energy
From The42
# Energy
The Reds have lost five of their last seven matches.
# energy - Wednesday 21 October, 2020
# Level 5
# Level 5
The six-week restrictions begin tomorrow.
# energy - Tuesday 25 August, 2020
# Energy
From The42
# Energy
Andy Friend’s coaching ticket formalised some processes in their training week, but left players to their own devices come matchday.
# energy - Friday 28 February, 2020
Amid major shifts in the energy market, Michael Phelan’s GridBeyond has spotted an opportunity.
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