What is 'induced atmospheric vibration'? An expert explains The blackout, regardless of its immediate cause, demonstrates that our electrical grids have become dangerously sensitive Energy • 29 Apr 25
What is 'induced atmospheric vibration'? An expert explains The blackout, regardless of its immediate cause, demonstrates that our electrical grids have become dangerously sensitive Energy • 29 Apr 25
How US tariffs will affect price you pay for petrol & electricity The disruption and confusion caused by Trump's on-off tariffs have already impacted worldwide energy prices Cost of Living • 16 Apr 25
How US tariffs will affect price you pay for petrol & electricity The disruption and confusion caused by Trump's on-off tariffs have already impacted worldwide energy prices Cost of Living • 16 Apr 25
6 reasons why Ireland's retrofit revolution has stalled High costs, a shortage of skilled workers, the exclusion of renters and muddled messaging reveal cracks in the system Retrofitting • 03 Apr 25
6 reasons why Ireland's retrofit revolution has stalled High costs, a shortage of skilled workers, the exclusion of renters and muddled messaging reveal cracks in the system Retrofitting • 03 Apr 25
Why you should be collecting and using rainwater Rainwater harvesting is a possible solution to some very big problems - and not just watering the garden. Rainwater • 28 Mar 25
Why you should be collecting and using rainwater Rainwater harvesting is a possible solution to some very big problems - and not just watering the garden. Rainwater • 28 Mar 25
What are the alternative ways of storing energy for long periods? Long-duration energy storage technologies could help Ireland reach its goal of eliminating the use of fossil fuels by 2050 Energy • 10 Mar 25
What are the alternative ways of storing energy for long periods? Long-duration energy storage technologies could help Ireland reach its goal of eliminating the use of fossil fuels by 2050 Energy • 10 Mar 25
5 ways to improve Ireland's energy system after Storm Éowyn Here are 5 suggestions on how to increase the resilience of our energy infrastructure for homes, businesses and public services Storm Éowyn • 10 Feb 25
5 ways to improve Ireland's energy system after Storm Éowyn Here are 5 suggestions on how to increase the resilience of our energy infrastructure for homes, businesses and public services Storm Éowyn • 10 Feb 25
How electric cars can power your home and save you money New technology means you can use electric cars to directly power your home or even send power to the grid Energy • 28 Jan 25
How electric cars can power your home and save you money New technology means you can use electric cars to directly power your home or even send power to the grid Energy • 28 Jan 25
All you need to know about electricity grid interconnectors These giant cables connect electricity grids across neighbouring countries and have benefits for energy security, costs and climate goals Energy • 20 Jan 25
All you need to know about electricity grid interconnectors These giant cables connect electricity grids across neighbouring countries and have benefits for energy security, costs and climate goals Energy • 20 Jan 25
The Chinese question when it comes to climate change Yes, China is the world's largest greenhouse gas polluter, but that doesn't mean Ireland shouldn't try to change Energy • 22 Jan 25
The Chinese question when it comes to climate change Yes, China is the world's largest greenhouse gas polluter, but that doesn't mean Ireland shouldn't try to change Energy • 22 Jan 25
Why the EU's 2035 ban on petrol and diesel cars doesn't matter Increased production costs means car manufacturers are already phasing out these models far ahead of 2035 ban Transport • 16 Dec 24
Why the EU's 2035 ban on petrol and diesel cars doesn't matter Increased production costs means car manufacturers are already phasing out these models far ahead of 2035 ban Transport • 16 Dec 24
Does cooking your Christmas dinner in the air fryer save money? An energy economist outlines what to consider if you're considering cooking your Christmas dinner in the air fryer Energy • 12 Dec 24
Does cooking your Christmas dinner in the air fryer save money? An energy economist outlines what to consider if you're considering cooking your Christmas dinner in the air fryer Energy • 12 Dec 24
Will Irish gas prices see a sharp increase this winter? Natural gas is an important fuel for Irish electricity generation and heating, but the price we pay is decided by international events Cost of Living • 13 Nov 24
Will Irish gas prices see a sharp increase this winter? Natural gas is an important fuel for Irish electricity generation and heating, but the price we pay is decided by international events Cost of Living • 13 Nov 24
Is remanufacturing a way to deal with tons of electronic waste? Remanufacturing and refurbishment are sometimes used interchangeably but there are differences in each Circular economy • 23 Sep 24
Is remanufacturing a way to deal with tons of electronic waste? Remanufacturing and refurbishment are sometimes used interchangeably but there are differences in each Circular economy • 23 Sep 24
Are you thinking of getting solar panels? Here's your checklist There are a few things to consider before you take the big step to stick solar panels on the roof of your house. Solar panels • 19 Sep 24
Are you thinking of getting solar panels? Here's your checklist There are a few things to consider before you take the big step to stick solar panels on the roof of your house. Solar panels • 19 Sep 24
Could the heat we waste be turned into a new energy source? New research is examining the use of thermoelectric materials from renewable sources, such as wood, to convert heat into electrical energy Energy • 13 Sep 24
Could the heat we waste be turned into a new energy source? New research is examining the use of thermoelectric materials from renewable sources, such as wood, to convert heat into electrical energy Energy • 13 Sep 24
The breathtaking waste of batteries in disposable vapes The use of lithium batteries in disposable vapes represents an enormous waste of valuable materials with staggering environmental costs vaping • 10 Sep 24
The breathtaking waste of batteries in disposable vapes The use of lithium batteries in disposable vapes represents an enormous waste of valuable materials with staggering environmental costs vaping • 10 Sep 24
A step by step guide to how a Cork homeowner cut energy costs Gerald Bruton's campaign to cut energy costs and emissions involved both new technologies and behavioural change Energy • 06 Sep 24
A step by step guide to how a Cork homeowner cut energy costs Gerald Bruton's campaign to cut energy costs and emissions involved both new technologies and behavioural change Energy • 06 Sep 24
Expensive and volatile: the problems with Ireland's energy supply We've little control over our energy supply or prices as we're so reliant on imports due to our fossil fuel dependency Energy • 09 Sep 24
Expensive and volatile: the problems with Ireland's energy supply We've little control over our energy supply or prices as we're so reliant on imports due to our fossil fuel dependency Energy • 09 Sep 24
How to save cash on your energy bills Reducing energy use is the most immediate measure we can do to reduce our exposure to high energy bills Energy • 29 Aug 24
How to save cash on your energy bills Reducing energy use is the most immediate measure we can do to reduce our exposure to high energy bills Energy • 29 Aug 24
Why the return of the school run is bad news There's no way the school run in its current car-dominated form can be part of a sustainable future Transport • 20 Aug 24
Why the return of the school run is bad news There's no way the school run in its current car-dominated form can be part of a sustainable future Transport • 20 Aug 24
Why the Celtic interconnector is about more than just electricity The Celtic Interconnector will be a key physical manifestation of the importance of Ireland's post-Brexit ties with continental Europe Energy • 16 Aug 24
Why the Celtic interconnector is about more than just electricity The Celtic Interconnector will be a key physical manifestation of the importance of Ireland's post-Brexit ties with continental Europe Energy • 16 Aug 24
What can you do with used wind turbine blades? One way to deal with the estimated 200,000 tonnes of blade waste per year is to use them for other products like bridges Energy • 08 Aug 24
What can you do with used wind turbine blades? One way to deal with the estimated 200,000 tonnes of blade waste per year is to use them for other products like bridges Energy • 08 Aug 24
When Ireland said no to nuclear power in Co Wexford The Carnsore Point festivals in the 1970s helped put a stop to the ESB's plans for a nuclear power plant History • 08 Aug 24
When Ireland said no to nuclear power in Co Wexford The Carnsore Point festivals in the 1970s helped put a stop to the ESB's plans for a nuclear power plant History • 08 Aug 24
Are smart meters providing any benefits to electricity customers? Only 4% of customers with smart meters are using them properly so can they actually help households save money on energy? Cost of Living • 24 Apr 24
Are smart meters providing any benefits to electricity customers? Only 4% of customers with smart meters are using them properly so can they actually help households save money on energy? Cost of Living • 24 Apr 24
What is a data centre - and what does it actually do? We know there are 82 data centres in Ireland and many more on the way, but what are they actually doing? Data Centres • 11 Apr 24
What is a data centre - and what does it actually do? We know there are 82 data centres in Ireland and many more on the way, but what are they actually doing? Data Centres • 11 Apr 24
