How extreme weather will affect the insurance and energy sectors The destruction and damage caused by future storms, flooding and heatwaves will have a massive impact on both sectors Climate Change • 22 hrs
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 • 03 Jul
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 • 26 Apr
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
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
5 things you didn't know about where your electricity comes from Knowing how the electricity we use was generated is valuable information when it comes to cost and demand Electricity • 27 Mar
Are Irish petrol prices ever going to come down again? We pay a global price for fuel so geopolitical events mean we are not seeing any major drop in fuel prices at the pumps Petrol Prices • 26 Feb
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 • 25 Mar
Will Irish electricity bills continue to fall? The outlook for lower prices is promising due to current stability in gas markets. but prices will stay above the long-term average Energy Prices • 17 Jan
5 tips to save money on your heating this winter Winter means having the heating on more often so here;'s how to have a comfortable home with optimal energy use Energy • 12 Jan
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 • 11 Jan
How oil and gas giants try to influence the global climate agenda From the Paris Agreement to COP28, it's not the first time the international climate agenda has been "hijacked" by oil companies COP28 • 12 Dec 23
Do BER ratings predict your home's actual energy performance? Study findings on the accuracy of Irish BER ratings present significant implications for policy and homeowner decision-making Energy • 11 Dec 23
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 • 07 Dec 23
How severe weather events like cold snaps affect energy prices The current blast of cold weather has a strong influence on how much we pay for gas and electricity Weather • 29 Nov 23
Two positive steps we can take around climate action in Ireland These changes go well beyond pollution reduction and would simply make Ireland a much better place to live Ireland 2050: Tomorrow Tonight • 15 Nov 23
How can we recycle the dirty byproduct from coal power stations? The ash from burning coal in power stations can be put to good use by the construction industry Sustainability • 23 Oct 23
Could co-location help solve the renewable energy land squeeze? By co-locating renewable energy projects we can maximise efficiency through shared resources and infrastructure Energy • 18 Oct 23
How can Ireland ensure its gas and energy supplies are secure? Price is one element of energy supply we have to deal with, but physical access to gas and the security of that supply matters too. Energy • 11 Oct 23
What would private electricity wires mean for our energy system? History shows we would not be well served by voluntarily re-instituting a broken, disjointed approach to energy infrastructure Energy • 21 Sep 23
Is a winter energy crunch on the cards this year? While Europe has moved away from Russia's pipeline gas, it will still remain exposed to the volatility of global gas markets Energy • 19 Sep 23
Can personal experiences inform how we deal with energy poverty? Personal experiences of vulnerable households can guide strategies for ensuring energy needs are met Energy • 31 Aug 23
Why is Japan now releasing water from Fukushima nuclear plant? 12 years after the nuclear disaster, Japan is to start releasing treated radioactive water from the power plant Nuclear Power • 23 Aug 23
Why are petrol and diesel prices going up? The impact of excise on fuel prices will have to be considered by Government ahead of another winter of high heating and electricity bills Fuel Prices • 22 Aug 23
Why is the tide still out for wave energy in Ireland? Wave energy could provide double our electricity needs, but the sector requires long-term support, funding and policy measures Energy • 17 Aug 23
