ESB Electric Ireland are facing pressure from all sides regarding their decision to block their new pricing system from customers who are currently facing arrears.
According to the Irish Independent, Minister for Eneterprise, Richard Bruton called on the ESB to “reconsider this position”. He continued by saying “I think it’s important we see customers who are the hardest-pressed getting access to this relief, as well as the commercial customers who are in a stronger position”
According to Utility companies there is a data protection legislation in Ireland and they have no way of knowing which …

According to Eirgrid, Ireland’s national grid operator, April 4th saw a new record…

24 households in the Aran Islands will take part in a 3 year project to demonstrate the smart metering technologies required to transfer and store wind energy in electric vehicles.
On the 14th of January, the first 8 homes recieved their Electric Vehicles as part of the first phase of the project. The next 8 vehicles will be issued in 2012 and the last 8 in 2013.
In addition, each household has been fitted with an innovative smart charger unit which can be accessed remotely to allow matching of available wind power …

The Irish renewable energy summit 2011 will be held in the Fairways hotel in Dundalk on the 20th of …

On the 2nd of December 2011 PSA Peugeot Citroën introduced two new electric car models to Ireland. This was part of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Irish Government and ESB. Minister Ryan has confirmed that grants of up to…

Opening Speach at the Globe Forum Event in Dublin.

With its official opening in September, the Convention Centre Dublin (CCD) is an example of state of the art sustainable development building design. Its design is in accordance with the International Standards Organisation (ISO) 14001 and will be seeking accreditation within 18 months of opening.
The centre is Ireland’s first purpose-built convention centre, located in Spencer Dock in the heart of Dublin city and offers 22 multi-functional, flexible rooms suitable for meetings, conferences and exhibitions – from small corporate meetings to international congresses. The building design focuses on reducing overall energy …

Following last months debate on electricity reconnection fees, it has now come to light that one of the perks available for ESB employees is electricity discounts. Last month ESB announced that…