Keyword "energy-crisis" - List of latest news (553 results)

22/04 DCC to sell healthcare unit for €1.22bn

Dublin-based group moved in November to abandon its conglomerate roots to focus on energy

22/04 Ardnacrusha at 100: What could happen if Ireland showed similar ambition today and invested 20% of national budget in energy? 

Spending €24bn on projects such as upgrading the grid and electrifying transport and heating could transform the nation

17/04 Puerto Rico lives in the dark during the Pain Week after the power outages - the seventh day

More than a million homes without electricity in Puerto Rico after the "unexpected" closed for all power plants, which will take between 24 to 72 hours.

17/04 Puerto Rico suffers from another mass blackout: Luma leaves more than 500,000 clients without electricity

Puerto Rico suffers a mass blackout: more than 532,000 customers without light. Luma and generate PR investigate the second failure in less than four months.

09/04 Offshore grid for Irish, Celtic and North seas closer to delivery 

Joint development can be ‘key step for Europe’s energy future’ and climate neutrality 

06/04 The Cubans continue to suffer the blackouts: this Sunday almost half of the island will be affected by simultaneous cuts

The energy service will be affected, once again, during the highest consumption schedule: the afternoon-night

02/04 California without gasoline? Phillips 66 announces the closure of his refinery in Los Angeles, while Gavin Newsom takes measures to mitigate the impact.

California, one of the most influential states in the United States, faces an imminent energy crisis

02/04 Energy firm with tens of thousands of customers goes bust as bills jump £111

Customers have been given advice on what happens next.

30/03 Consumers could face €1,000 increase in bills across energy, broadband and other areas from this week

Surge in costs for health insurance, energy, television, broadband and mobile phones

30/03 Multiple price hikes mean many consumers face paying additional €1,000

Surge in costs for health insurance, energy, television, broadband and mobile phones

22/03 Energy rebates worth $150 offered in pre-election promise

Energy rebates worth $150 that are designed to reduce the impact of expected price hikes will be extended for every Australian for another six months in a pre-election sweetener.

20/03 Exclusive Poll: Majority of Americans Oppose ESG as State Financial Officers Fight Against It

A majority of Americans oppose controversial ESG policies, which state financial officers have committed to fighting across the nation.

15/03 "This country is worse": the Calvary that Cubans live in the middle of the room general blackout in six months

In the Provincial Hospital of Cienfuegos, for example, a current surgical intervention had to continue with the lighting of mobile phones

10/03 How can homes be futureproofed to deal with power outages caused by extreme weather?

Will traditional heating methods return to new builds or will backup generators become commonplace?

06/03 Energy bills: Jack Chambers rules out once-off supports for households in budget despite rising prices

Bills remain 90% higher for gas and 60% higher for electricity compared with pre-energy crisis prices

22/02 Energy crisis in Cuba: half of the island will suffer blackouts during the highest consumption schedule this Saturday

Independent experts explain that the situation is due to a chronic infinance of this sector, completely in the hands of the Cuban regime

21/02 Wholesale electricity prices rise 67.7% to highest level in over two years

Provisional figures for the first half of February show wholesale prices remain at a similar high level, with more pain coming for consumers

19/02 European Commission urges tax reform in energy cost-cutting plan

A leaked draft of a keenly awaited Action Plan for Affordable Energy suggests cutting green levies and VAT could ease costs for European consumers – but tax reforms have been deadlocked since 2021. #EuropeNews

14/02 Isfahan is not closed Saturday

Esfahan- Director General of Isfahan Governorate Crisis Management announced the activities of departments, banks, schools and training centers throughout Isfahan province on Saturday, February 23.

14/02 Power demand set to accelerate in a ‘new era of electricity’

Annual consumption predicted to rise 4% a year by 2027

10/02 Data centres could strain Europe's power supply by 2030, report warns

The AI-driven data centre boom could strain the continent's energy supplies and octuple emissions by the end of the decade, according to a new report.

02/02 It is essential for funding: How important is an energy consultant for the heating exchange?

The energy transition is in full swing, but there is uncertainty and displeasure when it comes to heating exchange. In order to avoid further annoyance, it can be read here how a heating exchange works, which advice makes sense and how it is related to the funding.

31/01 Green Madness: UK to Fill Last Natural Gas Fracking Wells With Cement

In stark contrast to Donald Trump's agenda, Britain is preparing to literally pour concrete into its only remaining open fracking wells.

27/01 Business Today: Aer Lingus staff and pay, energy price rises, and singer Sandy Kelly's obsession with slow cookers

The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk

27/01 Volatile natural gas prices spark concerns of hikes in energy bills

European stocks at historic lows as cold weather bites

24/01 State needs to invest in Navy and Air Corps to beef up our ability to protect vital undersea connections

Security of our vital marine interconnectors must be given high priority

24/01 Yuno Energy CEO Cathal Fay: ‘Starting from zero, €600m in revenues is not so bad’

Yuno Energy has gone from a standing start 15 years ago to a business offering some of the best rates on electricity and gas, with annual revenues hitting €600m

22/01 Economy going through ‘moderation’ in growth with employment to slow, Ibec says

Business lobby group’s latest economic outlook is forecasting GDP growth of 1.7% this year and 2.1% in 2026

18/01 Economy: IMF slashes growth forecast for Germany

Germany was already at the bottom, and now the Monetary Fund is lowering its economic forecast again. At the same time, the IMF is warning of new risks for the global economy. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has again lowered its forecast for Germany and only expects economic growth of 0.3 percent for the current year. These are not...

16/01 Chisinau announced the risk of escalation due to Russian gas assistance to Transnistria

Due to possible gas supplies to the unrecognized Transnistria by Gazprom in other ways, instead of the discontinued transit through Ukraine, an escalation with Moldova could be provoked, said...

14/01 EU civil war as Macron allowing Putin's gas tankers to be fixed on its shores

Ten states are demanding France and Germany ban to Russian tankers receiving repairs in EU ports.

09/01 Elon Musk warns of a life-changing drought in 2025: it won't be about water

Elon Musk, renowned entrepreneur and technology leader, has issued a worrying warning about a possible drought that would begin in 2025. This phenomenon could drastically transform global lifestyle.

09/01 Reaction from Slovakia to Ukraine! Harsh measures are on the way against Kiev for cutting off Russian gas

Slovakia announced that it will take "strict measures" against Ukraine, which stopped the passage of Russian gas to Europe. This decision taken by Kiev may further deepen the energy crisis in Europe.

08/01 Zelensky accused Russia of manipulating energy access to destabilize Moldova

The Ukrainian president points out that Moscow uses energy resources as a tool of pressure, while the Transnistria region faces massive electricity cuts and economic crisis

07/01 “The risk is not worth it”: Biden blocks future oil and gas production in US waters

The USA is the world's largest producer and consumer of oil. The outgoing president wants to set an example for climate protection before the end of his term in office. There is criticism of the decision from the Republican side.

03/01 EU on brink of gas war after Ukraine cuts off Russia's £5bn supply

Russian gas will no longer pass through Ukraine, creating a nightmare for several European states.

03/01 Russian gas was cut off, Europe's hope became Türkiye! 'Turkish Blend' plan is on the agenda

After Russia stopped natural gas shipments to Europe, all eyes turned to Turkey. Experts are talking about the 'Turkish Blend' plan, in which Turkey can gasify the natural gas and LNG it imports and export it to Europe. With this method, it is aimed to offer an alternative solution to Europe in its energy crisis.

01/01 Cold Shoulder: Ukraine Ends Russian Gas to Europe, Energy Prices Spike

Despite nearly three years of war Russian energy has continued to transit unimpeded through Ukrainian territory until now.

01/01 Gas shipment through Ukraine stopped! Crisis is at the door of Europe, Türkiye is at a key point!

Russian energy company Gazprom announced that it has stopped shipping natural gas to Europe via Ukraine as of today. This decision, taken after weeks of tension, brought Europe to the brink of an energy crisis. Now, Türkiye stands out as the only route for gas flow.

31/12 EU crisis as Russia gas to Europe cut by Ukraine on January 1

Europe has been forced to wean itself off of cheap Russian gas since Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine almost three years ago.

27/12 Gas consumption hits record levels in December

Almost 90% of energy was imported as cold weather came in

27/12 Government must tackle green energy challenges, Norwegian firm warns

Electricity multinational Statkraft calls for greater security of electricity supply and the meeting of climate targets

25/12 Electricity bills have turned into a nightmare! 200 thousand households were left in the dark!

High energy prices have led to many households having difficulty paying their bills. As a result, 200 thousand houses were without electricity.

24/12 The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Abkhazia will create a unit to combat cryptocurrency mining

Acting President of Abkhazia instructed to create a unit of the Ministry of Internal Affairs to combat cryptocurrency mining. As the general director of Chernomorenergo noted, mining farms annually consume about 350 million kWh, which exceeds half of the energy deficit

23/12 The Iranian energy crisis reached a critical point: industries were forced to close

Although the country has one of the largest supplies of natural gas and crude oil in the world, the Persian nation is in an emergency. “We face serious imbalances,” admitted President Masoud Pezeshkian

23/12 Wholesale electricity prices rise 19% in 12 months

CSO figures suggest prices remain 62.3 per cent lower than the peak that occurred in August 2022

21/12 The Government of Ecuador suspended prolonged blackouts after months of rationing

The Minister of Energy in charge, Inés Manzano, announced the arrival of a new barge with floating energy to contribute 100 megawatts to the national energy system

20/12 Natural gas prices at highest for two years on cold weather concerns

Natural gas prices rose to a near two-year high amid concerns of a cold-blast winter in the northern hemisphere. Signs of a US lower supply, as indicated by EIA data, further fuelled the price surge.

17/12 Vice Chancellor in conversation with Bild boss: Habeck is calling for a billionaire tax and is committed to his candidacy

A subsidy for trainees, a tax break and more money for schools: the Green Party's candidate for chancellor has presented a bundle of proposals. A low cost of living is his priority.

16/12 EU needs to step up financing to support collective security and accelerate productivity and growth

Europe is at crossroads and the choices we make will determine our voice in the new global order

11/12 Energy emissions at lowest level in 30 years, SEAI says

Emissions by commercial services sector including data centres up 6.9 per cent in 2023

10/12 Stealthy way Aussies are being ‘ripped off’

Major energy companies are reportedly “ripping off” Aussie households.

09/12 In Abkhazia they decided to turn off the Internet to combat mining

From December 10, access to the Internet in Abkhazia will be turned off from 00:00 to 07:00 in order to combat mining, Apsnypress reports with reference to the decision of the republican headquarters for ensuring ...

06/12 ‘Unreliable’: Dire blackout warning

Households and businesses are being urged to prepare for a tough summer of rolling power blackouts, as the country’s ageing electricity system is tipped to fail at points.

04/12 Renegotiation of IPP contracts: bad medicine or just what the doctor ordered?

Deals include concessions by both the government and independent power producers (IPPs), but the process needs to be transparent and mutually palatable.

30/11 The mysterious murder of Stanley Meyer: he invented the first water engine and died after meeting with 2 Belgian investors

It was March 20, 1998 when Stanley Meyer died after meeting with 2 Belgian investors who were interested in the first water engine. But an official coroner's report concluded that the cause of death was a brain aneurysm.

29/11 Euro zone inflation rises to 2.3% in November

Price pressures surpass European Central Bank’s target for first time since August

29/11 Meet the woman on a mission to heat Ireland’s homes and slash its emissions

Certa managing director Orla Stevens gave up on her dream of being a famous radio broadcaster, but now leads major fuel supplier

27/11 Hotline Launched to Snitch on Woke Corporate Politics

A hotline has launched to help American workers snitch on woke corporate politics, according to photos obtained by Breitbart News.

26/11 Bill Emmott: Ireland’s failure to investigate floating wind farms is shameful

Are Irish winds and waves so different that we have to re-invent wind energy technology?

26/11 Old habits die hard as Angela Merkel keeps tight hold on information in memoir

Reluctance to elaborate on the personal and political was key to the chancellor’s political longevity. It is a trait she struggles to escape in her book Freedom

26/11 Conor Pope: The cost of living is a big election issue even if price rises are slowing

The outgoing government handled some elements of the cost-of-living crisis well, but failed miserably in other areas

23/11 The energy crisis in Cuba deepens: almost half of the island will be without electricity again this Saturday

This week the highest impact rate so far this year was recorded with almost 52% of the country in the dark

22/11 'We can't keep warm' - listener's message for Starmer in heartbreaking interview

In a BBC interview this morning, Keir Starmer heard from a worried listener who will struggle to stay warm after Winter Fuel Payment cuts.

21/11 Energy crisis in Ecuador: Daniel Noboa promised an end to blackouts in December

The president assured that his administration has invested hundreds of millions of dollars to maintain the country's thermoelectric park

20/11 Almost half of Cuba will have blackouts this Wednesday amid the energy crisis affecting the country

The state-run Unión Eléctrica calculates for the afternoon-night of this day a maximum electricity generation capacity of 1,629 megawatts for a demand that will reach 3,100 MW

19/11 Ireland can cope with data centres and should build more, Greencoat says

International Energy Agency expects data centres to consume 32% of total electricity in Ireland by 2026

17/11 The electricity crisis in Cuba worsens, the regime admitted that there will be blackouts in almost half of the island this Sunday

The fuel shortage and the deterioration of energy infrastructure, a consequence of the dictatorship's policies, will cause one of the highest service impact rates so far this year.

17/11 Residents in one UK town to be given extra £250 grant from the Government

A council's grants are to help support residents struggling with the cost of living through winter.

17/11 Green party conference: Habeck elected as candidate for chancellor

Robert Habeck is supposed to lead the Greens in the federal election. He forms a duo with Annalena Baerbock. The goal is the Chancellery.

15/11 European country will experience the harshest winter! Russia cuts gas shipments tomorrow

Russian energy giant Gazprom announced that it will suspend natural gas shipments to Austria starting tomorrow. This critical decision was conveyed by Gazprom to OMV, Austria's leading oil and gas company. While the decision coincides with a period when Europe expects harsh weather conditions this winter, problems in energy supply increase concerns.

14/11 Shocking decision from Germany! Is a gas crisis coming?

Germany has warned state-run gas import terminals to reject cargoes of liquefied natural gas from Russia after being notified of a planned shipment. This move marks a significant change in Germany's energy policies.

11/11 Energy crisis in Ecuador: Noboa sent his former Government Minister to Colombia as an advisor to buy electricity

Arturo Félix Wong is one of the Ecuadorian president's trusted men

11/11 ‘Nobody can take solar or wind hostage’ - How to keep energy secure

“The more we go for clean energy, the more resistant we are to global conflicts because nobody can take solar or wind as a hostage,” International Energy Agency boss Dr Fatih Birol told Euronews.

08/11 Donald Trump’s return is a blow to global response to the climate crisis

The US president-elect showed himself in awe of the power of Hurricane Helene - but did not dare to consider why that September storm was so destructive

07/11 The baby who was born on a bus in Ecuador died due to lack of timely medical attention

The lack of telephone service due to the blackout complicated contact for emergency teams

06/11 Energy crisis in Ecuador: Noboa ordered financial relief of up to 90 days

There will be deferral of payments, debt restructuring and compensation in internet services, without additional charges or interest, to alleviate the economic impact of power outages

06/11 New pacts with 18 IPPs likely in six months

Deals with five bagasse-based plants to save Rs60bn annually.

01/11 On the Money: A hassle-free way to save at least €300 on your energy bills

Switching gas or electricity provider offers simple savings with no real downside

29/10 Ireland has most expensive net electricity prices in the EU

Figures from Eurostat show State is second only to Germany in high price of electricity

29/10 Farage Delivers Petition Demanding Starmer Reverse Winter Fuel Cuts

Nigel Farage delivered a petition to Downing Street demanding the government of Sir Keir Starmer scrap plans to cut winter fuel aid payments.

26/10 In the midst of the energy crisis, the Government of Ecuador announced a new holiday

Daniel Noboa's administration decided to add a new non-working day next week, so Ecuadorians will have five days of rest

25/10 Energy crisis in Ecuador: scheduled blackouts will extend from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The drought complicates the government's field of maneuver. In some sectors there will only be three hours of electricity during the work day

23/10 Energy crisis in Ecuador: the private sector will be able to change its schedule to four days a week

The measure seeks to mitigate the effects of the dry season and guarantee the energy supply

22/10 Barely a third of Cuba has electricity four days after the total blackout registered on the island

The regime has not managed to make the national system fully operational due to serious failures. Threats of repression continue against those who protest against the situation

21/10 The Turkish barge rented by Ecuador generated an average of 87 MW/h for 18 days

The government announcement was that the mobile platform would provide 100 MW/h during the energy crisis. The company assured Infobae that electricity production decreases when there is maintenance or problems with fuel

21/10 The blackout continues in Cuba: the dictatorship suspended non-vital activities and classes in schools

The government suspended classes and non-essential activities until Thursday as Cubans struggle with a prolonged blackout and a new tropical storm

21/10 Lobby group calls for dedicated energy minister

Eamon Ryan’s brief is too broad, says Industry group Fuels for Ireland in call for dedicated government department

21/10 Russia offered assistance to Cuba due to energy crisis and blackout

Since October 18, after the start of malfunctions at one of the largest thermal power plants, the energy crisis has continued in Cuba, aggravated by the arrival of Hurricane Oscar. Five countries offered assistance to the country, including Russia

20/10 Millions in darkness in Cuba! The electricity crisis is growing!

Technical problems in main power plants in Cuba left millions of people across the country without electricity. While the public is experiencing great difficulties due to the failure to fix the fault, the authorities are taking urgent measures to deal with the crisis. It remains unclear when these problems in the energy infrastructure will be resolved.

20/10 Energy collapse in Cuba: Havana and the west of the island suffer a third blackout in less than 48 hours

More than 10 million Cubans were left in the dark, while Miguel Díaz-Canel's regime faces increasing difficulties in restoring service

19/10 Circular debt — the hidden force behind rising electricity costs

The power sector’s real crisis isn’t energy, it’s debt, and until we untangle this financial knot, affordable electricity and sustainable growth will remain out of reach.

18/10 Energy crisis in Cuba: prolonged blackouts and challenges without solution

In some municipalities, interruptions have exceeded 20 hours a day for several weeks.

18/10 Russia’s Putin seeks greater role for Brics in global energy dialogue

"New geopolitical realities" require cooperation in energy sector to strengthen national economies, says Putin.

14/10 The government of Ecuador announced that the country will face a critical week amid the energy crisis

Power outages of up to 10 non-consecutive hours continue amid the discontent of citizens who do not know how to work and continue their daily lives without electricity

14/10 Hikes to energy levies adding up to €13,000 to annual bill for supermarkets

Convenience and grocery store group call on Government to initiate ‘urgent review’ into the range of charges

10/10 President Daniel Noboa asked to “lend our shoulder” in the face of the energy crisis in Ecuador

In the country, which depends almost entirely on rain to produce electricity, there are scheduled blackouts of up to 10 hours a day

10/10 Irish inflation drops to 0.7% in September amid steep reduction in energy prices

Underlying inflation down to 2.4%, according to CSO’s latest consumer price index

08/10 Ecuadorian businessmen warned of product shortages if blackouts continue

The government has promised to review the measure, but there are no new official announcements yet

05/10 David McWilliams: Why does Ireland have the most expensive electricity in Europe?

With this week’s budget, the Government is treating the symptoms rather than tackling the causes of high energy prices

03/10 EU warns State on green energy directive

Republic should have introduce new rules accelerating permitting last July

02/10 Budget 2025 Q&A: Our experts answer queries on PAYE earner tax breaks and the employee gift limit

Dominic Coyle of The Irish Times and Beryl Power from PwC will answer readers’ questions in our post-budget live blog

02/10 Budget 2025: I pay 42% tax, what does it mean for me? Your questions answered

Budget 2025: Dominic Coyle of The Irish Times and Beryl Power from PwC will answer readers’ questions in our post-budget live blog

01/10 Sadhbh O'Neill: Most A-rated homes are in wealthy Kildare, Meath and Dublin, while renters are stuck with higher heating bills

Energy is yet another area where the poor pay more, not just in monetary terms, but in health outcomes and quality of life

30/09 Deindustrialisation Speedrun: UK's Final Coal Plant, Steel Furnace Closes

Britain's final coal power station and its penultimate steel plant shut today, a consequence of the govt's hard push for decarbonisation.

19/09 Ecuador: 77 thousand members of the public force carried out control operations during the scheduled blackout

The military and police took to the streets to guarantee security during the eight hours of power outage amid the violence facing the country

18/09 Criticism of the Ecuadorian Police for recommending buying whistles to alert authorities during blackouts

The Police Commander had to indicate that this suggestion is not part of the operational plan that they will implement to guarantee security during power outages

18/09 Budget 2025: Cost-of-living package worth €1.5bn under consideration

Figure would allow mix of lump-sum payments to welfare recipients and further rollout of energy credits

17/09 Scheduled blackouts returned in Ecuador due to drought

Power outages will take place at night and early morning

13/09 Winter is coming at a cost but there are ways to save

People will likely be paying at least €1,000 more between now and next September for energy than they did in 2021

13/09 Energia boss Ian Thom: ‘Why have an unnecessary dichotomy between growth and sustainability?’

Energy transition `represents a huge opportunity for us’, claims Energia boss

11/09 Pakistan found reserves of 'black gold', but this big problem came to the fore

Large reserves of oil and gas reserves have been found in Pakistan. This reserve is hidden in the bottom of the sea which requires huge investment and time to bring out. This means that the dream of energy security that Pakistan has seen does not seem to be being fulfilled in recent years.

11/09 Germany's Anti-Nuclear Policies Resulted in More Pollution: Report

Germany could have reduced more emissions while saving hundreds of billions of euros if it had invested in nuclear instead of green projects.

11/09 Lower energy costs would boost green transition and economy: EU report

The landmark Draghi report says the green energy transition is key to saving Europe's economy.

10/09 My apartment is costing me a fortune to heat. What can I do?

Property Clinic: While apartments were historically considered more energy efficient than individual houses, many older units are now in need of an upgrade

06/09 Hungary crisis as Viktor Orban warns 'people will starve' after EU snub

Budapest has slammed the EU for refusing to intervene after Ukraine tried to shut down its oil supplies from Russia.

06/09 The country with the largest hydrogen reserve in the world: it would have supplies for more than 200 years

According to a report by the United States Geological Survey, a mine in Albania would be the largest reserve of natural hydrogen, capable of producing more than 200 tons per year.

03/09 This is not ‘leading the world’. It’s economic suicide

It matters, as you’ll soon be required to have electric heating and an electric car

30/08 Is it time to turn on the heating? Once you do, it’s hard to go back

Delaying switching it on until you really need it will be kinder to your pocket and the planet

27/08 Electricity bills to rise by €100 a year as regulator backs standing charge increase

Regulator raises network charges to fund €1.4bn maintenance and investment of grid and power distribution systems

26/08 New Zealand’s Net Zero green energy disaster is a terrible warning

The Ardern government’s eco obsession leaves NZ facing blackouts sooner rather than later

26/08 Give worshippers blankets instead of heating churches, vicars told

It’s not worth keeping old buildings warm for limited use, says cleric spearheading Church of England’s net zero drive

20/08 Data centres not to blame for electricity squeeze, expert claims

Planning consultancy says problems due to State failures rather than inherent issues with ‘whipping boy’ data centres

11/08 China has just learned that snatching territory by force pays off – and pays off big

Massive new gas field is in deep waters that may belong to someone else

08/08 A general election is coming - prepare to be bribed for your vote

Government is planning another wad of once-off household supports while struggling to keep permanent spending under control

07/08 What about sanctions? Increase in French imports of natural gas from Russia

French imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia are increasing and Ukraine's supporters want to end them. View on euronews

01/08 CSO study highlights steep increases in food and energy prices since 2016

Households are spending a lower proportion of their total expenditure on housing costs, including rents

20/07 'Crisis' in EU country as Ukraine 'takes revenge' for meeting with Putin

Power blackouts and fuel shortages are on the horizon after Ukraine brought in a partial ban on Russian oil passing through.

19/07 Ecuador: a minister of Daniel Noboa was denounced for influence peddling in the rental of barges for electricity

This is the former Minister of Energy in charge and Minister of Public Works, Roberto Luque. There are irregularities in the contract

15/07 Ed Miliband is the new face of Britain’s Net Zero folly

We are 1% of emissions (and 1% of the world’s population). So why not - more sensibly - aim to never be more than 1% of global emissions?

13/07 Energy crisis in Cuba: the regime admitted its failure to solve the blackouts that continue to affect the island

The total recovery of the energy system would cost about USD 10,000 million, so the dictatorship has chosen to look for faster solutions, such as renting floating plants and importing fuel.

10/07 Storage operators warn: “If it gets as cold as 2010, the gas storage facilities would already be completely emptied by February.”

Europe's gas supplies remain uncertain. The storage facilities should be sufficient for a normal winter in 2025, but temperatures like last winter would pose challenges for suppliers.

25/06 Perth couple in critical condition after burning charcoal in bedroom to stay warm

A middle aged couple is rushed to hospital from their Perth home after inhaling fumes when they tried to burn charcoal to stay warm amid cold overnight temperatures.

24/06 Watch out Texas. August is coming, and green energy won’t keep your air conditioning on

Now with AI data centers in the mix, the numbers have been upended again

22/06 Mol again initiated proceedings against the Croatian state

They claim that since the Croatian government introduced an official price for gas during the energy crisis, it caused damage to the company. It can be a procedure worth up to ten million euros.

22/06 Baghdad Council diagnoses Note: Why does the electricity not turn off in the areas covered by privatization?

Today, Saturday, member of the Baghdad Provincial Council, Ahmed Mohsen al-Rubaie, considered the solutions developed by the Ministry of Electricity to the energy crisis in the country as patchwork, while he wondered why the national power was not interrupted in the areas covered by privatization.

20/06 Newton Emerson: Larne gas cavern project a victim of green nimbyism and North’s administrative deadlock

Gas storage saga has been dragging on for years for facility that should have been operational in 2022 and which would have helped following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

14/06 Demand for oil, coal and gas is going nowhere but up. Net Zero is dead

China, India and the Global South will drive crude oil consumption no matter what

14/06 Aussie nuclear power expert 'cancelled' after tweet

A nuclear scientist who claims he was axed from presenting to hundreds of guests after a critical tweet from a renewables advocate highlights the fraught debate around Australia's energy future.

12/06 Zelenskyy appeals for help with Ukraine's energy network as Russia targets grid

The Ukrainian president has renewed calls for air defence support to ward off Russian attacks on the country's depleted energy infrastructure. #EuropeNews

10/06 Italian energy start-up unveils plans for nuclear expansion across UK

Italian energy company Nucleo confirms it is seeking to build 20 mini reactors in the United Kingdom.

08/06 Net zero by 2050 is simply not happening

We haven’t even reached Peak Wood, let alone Peak Oil or Peak Coal

06/06 In light of the energy crisis... a report by the New York Times: Concerns about winter began in Ukraine

In light of the energy crisis... a report by the New York Times: Concerns about winter began in Ukraine

04/06 Feckless EU Ireland relies on Nato when Putin’s submarines come prowling round

Ireland is richer than Norway - why is it reliant on Norwegian planes to defend it?

30/05 No more fossil energy: How long will we continue to heat with gas?

By 2045, all buildings in Germany must be heated in a CO₂-neutral manner. Oil and gas heating systems still dominate apartments – for how long?

30/05 Berlin drops gas transit levy blamed for promoting imports from Russia

Berlin has agreed to scrap a gas storage levy, with the European Commission questioning its legality under EU law, and eastern EU members suggesting it plays into Moscow's hands.

29/05 Airtricity announces fresh price cuts of 10% for gas and electricity users

It will see customers save an average of €150 a year on electricity and just over €100 on gas

25/05 5 key moments of the first six months of Daniel Noboa's government in Ecuador

Although he was elected to complete the mandate of Guillermo Lasso and only has one year left for the general elections, in a short time he has had to deal with a serious crisis

22/05 TV's George Clarke praises zoo for warming rare rhinos with heat pumps

EXCLUSIVE - 'Amazing Spaces' TV star George Clarke speaks to Daily Express at Chester Zoo, as they unveil heat pumps will warm their rhinos and butterfly house.

22/05 EU Elections: What happens if the far-right parties gain more power?

The radical right parties are experiencing a surge in public support, according to the opinion polls. A potential right-wing victory in the election could significantly impact the eurozone's macro landscape.

21/05 Expert claims Snowy Hydro 2.0 project will never produce power

Alan Lawrenson, an author on Australian energy issues, believes the huge project won't generate a megawatt of power. 'I don't think it'll make a good commercial return'.

15/05 The Government’s small business package unpacked: What is in it and why is it coming now?

What measures has the Government introduced or promised and how have they been received?

14/05 Watchdog says energy price cuts on way but warns cost will not fall to 2021 levels

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

13/05 Yuno Energy announces another electricity price cut

Company is newest supplier of electricity to residential market

05/05 Ukrainian authorities have assessed the extent of damage to the country's energy sector

Thermal and hydroelectric generation facilities suffer, while the system can be maintained thanks to wind and solar generators. In Moscow, strikes on energy facilities were called a response to Kyiv’s actions

03/05 The Western powers, gripped by green energy madness, are handing the future to China

History will not look kindly on the leaders of this forced march to subservience

02/05 Four south coast sites expected for offshore wind development

Micheál Martin says planning system is now adequately resourced to cater for projects, Wind Energy Ireland conference hears

02/05 Batteries are vital to ending fossil fuel dependence

At a Time of Climate Crisis: This revolution has been made possible by big strides in battery technology, which has driven down the cost, weight and size of batteries

01/05 Coalition approves framework for €100bn investment in offshore wind energy post-2030

State’s ‘biggest industrial opportunity for decades’ provides certainty for investors, says Eamon Ryan

30/04 How Europe’s energy crisis is feeding the election campaign

The transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy was already a central pillar of the European Green Deal before a belligerent Moscow triggered an energy crisis; now the question of how best to ensure secure, affordable energy is dividing political camps as EU citizens head to the polls in June.

29/04 FT told what helped Europe overcome the 2022 energy crisis

The unprecedented energy crisis that began in Europe in 2022 was overcome thanks to political measures, increasing LNG imports, as well as “good luck with the weather,” writes FT. However, the measures taken created a risk for the green transition

29/04 Energy, regulation and openness: How to make the EU competitive again

“None of those goals will be achievable if we don't get back into a growth mode in Europe,” says Business Europe President, Fredrik Persson

26/04 How to access a low cost loan to retrofit your home

Details of the State’s low cost loan scheme for energy upgrades have finally been unveiled: so who qualifies and how can you apply?

23/04 Economic situation: Greece, Spain, France: Europe's new growth hopes

Germany is no longer an EU growth driver. Countries that were previously problem children are taking their place - but risks remain. The German economic weakness is also changing the economic conditions in the European Union (EU). Forecasts from Oxford Economics, available to Handelsblatt, show that other countries will experience a surprising...

23/04 Electricity prices are falling - but when will you see the savings?

Q&A: Cost of wholesale electricity has fallen by over 70%, but how much will you see off your bill?

23/04 Eurozone growth speeds up in April - price pressures may test the ECB

European private sector economic activity rebounds strongly in April, led by robust demand in services, although manufacturing continued to contract. However, resuming inflationary pressures cast uncertainty on the speed of ECB rate cuts.

22/04 Switching to green power could add £29 billion a year to household bills

High interest rates since the energy crisis could remain, increasing costs for the net zero transition

21/04 Energy: German households pay comparatively high amounts for electricity

The comparison portal Verivox has compared electricity prices worldwide. It is comparatively expensive for German households - but another country takes the top spot in the EU. Electricity prices for household customers in Germany remain high compared to the rest of the world. This emerges from an analysis of the comparison and assumptions available to dpa...

20/04 Energy crisis in Ecuador: the Government declared a state of exception to prevent attacks on infrastructure

President Daniel Noboa seeks to avoid attacks against facilities in the midst of drug violence and days before a key referendum for his management

19/04 Energy crisis in Ecuador: due to high demand, the generators in Guayaquil ran out

In the coastal city the heat becomes unbearable without the possibility of turning on a fan or air conditioning

18/04 Daniel Noboa declares energy crisis in Ecuador and denounces sabotage a few days before the popular consultation

The Ecuadorian president expelled the now former minister Andrea Arrobo from the Energy and Mines portfolio and denounced 21 other senior officials whom he accused of hiding relevant information to avoid energy cuts. Meanwhile, the drought continues to affect water sources in the Atlantic basin that allows the generation of electricity in Ecuador and also Colombia.

17/04 French MEPs debate the future of the European Green Deal in Angers

The lead French EU election candidates expressed conflicting views on the European Green Deal in Angers on Tuesday. #EuropeNews

16/04 Energy crisis in Ecuador: Noboa declared an emergency in the sector and asked the minister of the area to resign

On Monday night the ministry announced “temporary rationing” due to the drought and asked the population to “reduce energy consumption in this critical week.”

15/04 Boiler firms axe price increase after Energy Secretary pressure

Makers had expected to pay fines under sale quotas for heat pumps, and raised prices accordingly

13/04 How to overcome energy problems in Ukraine: the ex-minister offers three directions

According to former Minister of Energy Ivan Plachkov, a separate official is needed to manage the logistics of power outages and energy savings.

08/04 Electric car crash: The American EV industry has hit the wall

Unsold Lightning pickups piling up in the Detroit parking lot

06/04 Greenhouse gases: Major oil and gas companies still the main polluters since 2016 Paris Agreement to cut emissions

Climate change: Database upate reveals 57 large multinationals are responsible for 80 per cent of emissions since 2016

06/04 Russia’s black economic heart pumps oil. Ukraine’s drones are slashing its arteries

Or are they? Is this more of an attempt to thin Russian air defence?

04/04 Benefits and hazards of geoengineering a cooler Earth

Novel approach could deflect us from the intensive pursuit of achieving net zero emissions of warming gases into our atmosphere

03/04 The International Energy Agency is now just another green activist campaign

Why should we pay twice for a foolish pretence that some kind of ‘energy transition’ is happening?

02/04 Gas Networks Ireland to connect Bord na Móna’s Edenderry power plant to its supply network

Connecting Bord Na Mona plant to system will cut carbon by 40%

29/03 Mnemonics for the 2024 time change: Will the clock go forward or back in March?

On the night of March 31st, the clocks will change to daylight saving time. And as always, half of Germany is asking itself: Do I have to move it forward or back?

29/03 In the new world of EVs and AI, renewable green energy means more gas or coal capacity, not less

Even Obama officials admit – more hogs means a bigger trough

26/03 The triumphant USA is now producing more oil and gas than any nation ever has

We and our friends have no need to truckle to the Kremlin or Saudi Arabia

23/03 Could tiny street in a Fife town really solve world's energy crisis?

Given the disappearance, decades ago, of its fishing and mining, Buckhaven is perhaps not somewhere you would expect to find a sparkling and innovative vision of the future.

19/03 Texas Divests $8.5 Billion from BlackRock over Anti-Fossil Fuel Policies

Texas on Tuesday said it is divesting $8.5 billion from asset manager behemoth BlackRock over the company's anti-fossil fuel policies.

14/03 Boiler tax scrapped until after the election

Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho has ‘put the public before the nannying green establishment’, say Tories

10/03 The rise of rural solar farms: A new gold rush meets the wild west of runaway developments

A battery of new solar farms planned for Co Meath has led to sparks flying among locals who are divided on their benefits and their negative effects on nature and biodiversity

08/03 Unveiled: Ireland’s largest onshore wind farm to power 140,000 homes

Launch of State’s first industrial strategy for offshore wind energy aims to create 5,000 jobs by 2030

07/03 ESB profits up 33% at €868m

State-owned energy supplier invested €1.73bn last year

05/03 Solving Europe's energy crisis with Norway's power

Europe's energy security hinges on Norway and its transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources. That has big geopolitical implications for Ukraine and NATO. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Støre joins Ian to discuss Norway's critical role in this transition, emphasizing the need for a swift move from oil and gas to renewables, a monumental task that Europe and Norway are determined to undertak

04/03 How America’s Economy Out-Europed Europe

A mix of big spending and big government has helped the U.S. avoid Europe’s post-pandemic struggles.

02/03 Boiler tax set to be scrapped

Energy Secretary to ditch policy branded a form of ‘coercion’ and blamed for pushing up prices

28/02 Protest against LNG terminal: The final battle has begun on Rügen

Trial operations for the controversial LNG terminal on the holiday island of Rügen have been running since the weekend. Residents fear attacks, and experts doubt that the gas is still needed.

27/02 Steel giant Thyssenkrupp in crisis: Will the next ones have to go soon?

The steel industry is struggling with the economic downturn and the energy crisis. Is this why there will soon be layoffs at Thyssenkrupp? Chairman of the Supervisory Board Gabriel comments.

22/02 Planning risk for energy projects highlighted, with no wind farms granted permission last year

Conference hears that slow pace of deployment poses chief risk to State’s climate objectives

22/02 Nowhere is there a wealthy country that consumes only a little energy, or a poor country that consumes a lot

Barclays bank has announced it will stop direct financing of new oil and gas fields. It is too much to expect Irish banks to follow suit?

20/02 What are the cheapest providers for electricity and gas at the moment?

It is highly likely other retailers will follow Yuno Energy with a third round of cuts of 10-20% this year

19/02 State ‘unlikely’ to meet its first carbon budget and faces potential multibillion-euro compliance costs

‘The sooner we become independent from fossil fuels, the better it will be for our health and the environment,’ says climate council

19/02 Energy firms to hold ‘crisis talks’ around Labour windfall tax fears

Trade body warns 42k jobs could be at risk from Sir Keir Starmer’s plans

18/02 “A blatant danger for Germany”: Federal Prosecutor General is examining possible disclosure of Nord Stream secrets

Officials are said to have published “sensitive” Nord Stream data from classified information. The details could have been of interest to those considering a pipeline attack.

16/02 Euronews Debates: Electrifying Europe - how can we do it?

Join this special Euronews Debate live from the European Parliament on 21 February at 13:30 CET, where politicians and renewable energy companies will look ahead to the green transformation that needs to happen.

15/02 Bord Gáis profits fall 90% to €2m

Energy company continues investment

14/02 Global leaders pledge to accelerate transition to clean energy

Ministers at Paris meeting strongly endorse plans to scale back fossil fuel use

07/02 Flogas Energy cuts prices by up to 25% in latest sign of stabilising costs

Some Flogas Energy customers will see gas and electricity bills fall by more than €700

06/02 Iceland steams ahead in renewable energy stakes

Iceland Letter: Nordic country harnessed the potential of what lies underground

01/02 Green Party accused of facilitating fossil fuel expansion as exploration licence off west coast is extended

Extension of Europa Oil & Gas licence to 2026 of enables exploration of Inishkea gas field, estimated to be larger than the Corrib field

01/02 Biomethane would replace 10% of gas supply under new plans

Draft strategy sets objective to scale up indigenously-produced biomethane to 5.7 terawatt hours annually by 2030

01/02 Inflation has slowed in the Eurozone in January

Energy prices dropped in January, helping keep inflation down in the bloc.

29/01 Shannon Foynes and green hydrogen, ferrying more Spanish to Rosslare, and Canada’s TD Bank considers Irish licence

The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk

29/01 Rotterdam and Shannon Foynes ports to explore development of green hydrogen supply chain to mainland Europe

Agreement aims to maximise offshore wind resources off Ireland’s west coast and Rotterdam’s supply chain expertise

28/01 What are the washing machines that save water and energy?

There is an energy classification that labels these appliances from A to G, with the first being the most efficient in their consumption.

26/01 4.5 billion euros in profit: Energy company RWE will record a huge increase in profits in 2023

The Essen-based energy giant RWE is satisfied with the annual results – “exceeded forecast”. While green energy is worthwhile, coal-fired power and nuclear energy perform poorly.

25/01 Rapid actions needed to avoid climate extremes that risk cascading effects across Ireland, expert group warns

Ireland’s Climate Change Assessment is ‘first comprehensive assessment of the state of knowledge on climate threat to Ireland’

24/01 Data centres to consume one third of State’s electricity by 2026

New report from IEA expects increases in global electricity demand to be more than covered by renewables

22/01 European gas and electricity prices tumble as wind power surges

Elevated wind generation offers respite for energy supplies after recent cold blast

20/01 Majority support energy infrastructure projects if they provide local jobs and support communities – survey

Low EV ownership due mainly to cost concerns, while only one in five are interested in switching to an electric vehicle in next five years

19/01 UK records 4,950 excess winter deaths amid cost of living crisis

New official data shows that a significant amount of people lost their lives last winter - and it seems as is a lack of governmental legislation and poor insulation could be to blame.

18/01 German chancellor’s party has lost 30,000 members in two years as it continues to sink in polls

Social Democrats' share of popular vote has halved after Olaf Scholz’s unpopular coalition struggled to cope with energy and economic crises

17/01 The Irish Times view on the fall in energy prices: welcome news, but big issues remain to be tackled

The reduction in household bills must not reduce the pressure to get on with the vital move to renewables

17/01 Electricity prices must fall to keep multinationals investing here, IDA warns

An Taisce warns that data centres dilute renewable gains

17/01 Bord Gáis Energy announces fresh price cuts of up to 10%

Cumulative impact of two reductions in four months will see some bills fall by as much as €1,000 a year

16/01 Huntstown emergency power plant to be ready within weeks

Contract to build temporary generator boosts Energia subsidiary profits

16/01 Wind farms produced 35% of Ireland’s electricity last year, says industry report

Research for industry group finds wind farms produced half of island’s electricity in December 2023

16/01 Government to make real-time fuel price data accessible to drivers

Forecourts across the country will be legally required to share live information on their pump prices within 30 minutes of any change in price.

16/01 What Europe needs to do to survive a changing world order

The growing trend of de-dollarisation, China's economic resilience, unprecedented flows of oil and gas and the opening of new markets as a result of active geopolitical flashpoints around the world are just some of the features of a changing world order.

09/01 Hungary may suffer from the new German and French plan

Germany and France are reducing energy prices in order to remain competitive on the global market, but the other member states are finding it difficult to keep up with them, writes the Brussels-based Politico. Due to the cheap energy prices, it can easily happen that German companies prefer to stay at home and not invest as much abroad, for example in Hungary.

08/01 What Ireland needs to do to become a leader in financing renewable energy

Moving to 80% renewable electricity by 2030 will cost Ireland €20bn and that’s just for starters; private capital is going to be essential on top of State investment

05/01 Germany’s emissions fall to 70-year low as it moves away from coal

ermany’s emissions fell by 11% in 2023 compared with 2022. Here’s why it’s not all good news.

03/01 2023 in numbers: Standout statistics from the CSO review of the year

About 80 per cent of people used the internet in 2023 for shopping, banking, or booking/ordering services online last year

03/01 Electricity prices almost 50% higher in Dublin than before Ukraine war

Gas prices also 72% higher in December than December 2021, according to report

03/01 What can be secured in the 2024 wind energy pipeline?

If Ireland is to deliver on 2030 targets, this year is crucial and that requires joined up thinking and converting policy into action

02/01 From mortgage rates to energy prices, how will 2024 look for Irish consumers?

ECB may have stopped raising rates but mortgage rates are likely to fall only slowly and energy and grocery prices remain elevated

01/01 Hungary's one-year budget: this is how much the five largest oil companies pay in dividends

The record is 100 billion dollars, but after 2023, oil companies are expected to pay even more.

21/12 Eamon Ryan expects energy prices to fall significantly in first half of 2024

Green Party leader says while prices won’t return to the lowest levels, they would not be ‘at the exceptional prices of the last two years’

21/12 Business shouted "guard": where hyperinflation and the energy crisis ruined more than 500 enterprises

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda approved the country's budget for 2024. And the population gasped: more than 2 billion euros will go to fight windmills, because official Vilnius endlessly talks about the threat from Belarus and Russia.

20/12 The EU has to seek answers that go beyond short-term energy subsidies

Brussels wants to extend regulations that permit EU member states to subsidise energy prices. While the sentiment behind this is to be lauded, the reality is that interventionism will ultimately distort the natural behaviour of the EU market and undermine its very future, Szymon Kardaś writes. #EuropeNews

19/12 Cost of living crisis: Have we reached peak prices?

With official inflation rates down at last, consensus appears to be that interest rate hikes are done, fuel prices are falling and 2024 looks promising. At long as there are no nasty shocks

19/12 EU extends price cap on gas until January 2025

Energy ministers of the European Union decided on Tuesday to extend the cap on gas prices until January 2025. #EuropeNews

18/12 The West's only licensed small reactor project is dead. It's a blow for green energy

Reliable, affordable low carbon energy will be hard to achieve without nuclear

18/12 A copy of the sun inside a nuclear reactor

We go behind the scenes at the world's largest nuclear fusion facility, which seeks to generate energy from the same reaction that powers the sun and stars. View on euronews

16/12 Shower shorter, wash cooler: survey shows how Germans save | save energy

Energy is scarce and expensive, so in many households the only solution is to save money - even at Christmas. Vattenfall asked how the Germans manage this.

16/12 Chimney sweeps in Spain can hardly save themselves from orders

The old trade is back in full swing. The business with biomass boilers, fireplaces and pellet heaters has grown by more than 30% since the pandemic and the war in Ukraine. View on euronews

13/12 Motor claims costs rise 25%, tumble driers and energy costs, and how to deal with a heavy personal debt load

The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk

12/12 SSE to cut energy prices for second time in three months

Reductions will apply from February 1st but prices remain significantly higher than 2020 levels

11/12 Allowance for heating with electricity: When will it start - The criteria

Before Christmas, it is planned, if possible, to open the platform - The amount of support will vary from 45 euros to 480 euros per quarter depending on the composition of the family

10/12 When Ifac accuses Government of ‘fiscal gimmickry’, what does it mean?

The budgetary watchdog claims the Government is engaged in creative accounting to make spending look lower than it actually is

08/12 Germany asks the question of justice: Work is worth it if it is paid fairly

Austerity measures as a result of the budget dispute would hit socially disadvantaged people much more severely. The growing number of warning strikes by teachers, daycare teachers and train drivers shows that the demands that strong shoulders should carry more are becoming louder.

07/12 Sellafield leaks: How alarmed should we be about reports of discharge at nuclear waste plant?

There is more than a touch of the ‘known unknowns’ made infamous late former US secretary of defence Donald Rumsfeld about this. And that’s worrying

07/12 Civil society groups push for deadline for phasing out of fossil fuels at Cop28

They want a global phase-out of all fossil fuels by 2050 at the latest, with rapid decline in use by 2030