The Irish Times

Coal-burning Moneypoint might be key to Ireland’s energy future

ESB dinosaur built in the 1970s will soon become the State’s premier renewable hub

Sun Apr 10 2022 - 13:15

Shannon Estuary set to become what Aberdeen was to North Sea oil

Moneypoint project will allow Ireland to become net exporter of renewable energy

Sat Apr 10 2021 - 06:15

Excellence in engineering recognised in new Digital Series

Engineers Ireland and ESB celebrate work behind Dún Laoghaire cycleway and Ireland’s longest bridge

Fri Nov 06 2020 - 09:00

ESB shelves plan for €500m electricity generator at Poolbeg

State-owned energy group plans building smaller power plant at same Dublin location

Tue May 26 2020 - 05:07

ESB takes 50% stake in £1.8bn Scottish wind farm

French utility EDF is building the farm which could power up to 375,000 homes

Thu Nov 28 2019 - 08:14

All charged up for a change

Electricity will power much more of our lives in a low carbon future, but are people ready?

Tue Oct 08 2019 - 06:00

ESB signs partnership to develop offshore wind farms in Irish Sea

State energy group to partner with Belgian offshore wind developer Parkwind

Wed Jan 23 2019 - 05:20

ESB unveils treasure throve of previously unseen films from the past

Footage released to celebrate the 90th anniversary of ESB

Fri Nov 30 2018 - 14:12

Team from DIT wins ESB Inter Colleges Challenge for 2018

Four students propose renewable energy solution for the agricultural sector

Fri Nov 02 2018 - 18:58

‘The next 10 years are going to see change that we probably cannot imagine’

The need for urgent action on the climate change crisis will dramatically change the type of energy we use and how we use it

Thu Jul 19 2018 - 00:00

Electric vehicles and heat pumps ‘key’ to decarbonising Ireland

Country needs to rethink use of energy, ESB chief tells Energy Ireland conference

Tue Jun 19 2018 - 18:16

ESB promotes two from within to executive team

Geraldine Heavey and Nicholas Tarrant will join the executive team with immediate effect

Tue Jun 19 2018 - 14:46

ESB posts loss after revaluing power stations

Semi-State company paid €60 million dividend to exchequer last year

Fri Mar 09 2018 - 16:53

ESB seeking tenant to neighbour head office location

Fitzwilliam 28 will go on the market quoting rent of €57.50 per sq ft

Thu Feb 22 2018 - 05:00

Electric cars key to cutting Ireland’s carbon emissions, ESB says

Transport and heating sectors can ‘deliver immediate and longer-term solutions’

Thu Nov 23 2017 - 21:01

Páirc Uí Chaoimh refit takes top honour at engineering awards

Excellence awards showcase contribution of engineering profession to society

Thu Nov 16 2017 - 00:00

ESB faces 387 lawsuits relating to 2009 flooding in Cork

Appeal by ESB of original UCC/Aviva case expected to be heard in October

Mon Jul 10 2017 - 06:00

All the major business events coming up this week

For your diary: National Construction Summit, Techstars Startup Weekend, IAG AGM

Sun Jun 11 2017 - 17:15

PJ Hegarty & Sons wins ESB head office redevelopment job

Work on Dublin 2 project will commence in June and should create up to 500 jobs

Fri May 26 2017 - 15:09

ESB and Bord na Móna join forces for solar power initiative

Companies expect project will provide renewable energy to power 150,000 homes

Thu Apr 27 2017 - 05:00

ESB International to recruit 150 new staff

Jobs follow new contracts in Africa, Middle East, Europe and with funding agencies

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:39

Coillte and ESB secure €64m for Co Cork wind farm

Castlepook Wind Farm in Ballyhoura Forest will make electricity for 17,000 households

Tue Nov 15 2016 - 07:36

Pat O’Doherty: Ireland must cut its dependence on oil

Incremental changes in existing technology are not enough to cut carbon emissions

Mon Sept 19 2016 - 01:00

ESB’s finance director Donal Flynn to join Glen Dimplex

Former SSE Airtricity executive will manufacturer later this year

Fri May 13 2016 - 09:42

ESB a business with many arms, extending North and beyond

Electric Ireland the best-known subdivision but State-owned body has many subsidiaries

Fri Apr 15 2016 - 01:00

ESB profits up 43% as group pays final dividened to State

Operating profit rises 15% to €635 million as ESB reports €71m rise in after-tax profits

Mon Mar 14 2016 - 08:41

Tech savvy children unable to see wood for the trees

One-third of young never climbed a tree, 10% have not enjoyed exposure to forest – survey

Wed Mar 02 2016 - 14:37

Ten of the best hotel restaurants for festive feasts

Hotels have come out of the boiled cabbage school of catering to be great places to eat

Sat Dec 05 2015 - 08:01

Cork businesses sue ESB over 2009 flood damage

Ninety-three actions lodged last week over flooding, bringing total to more than 130

Mon Nov 16 2015 - 01:00

ESB to appeal High Court ruling over 2009 Cork flooding

ESB boss says it believes it operates dams in Lee Valley to top international standards

Sat Oct 10 2015 - 01:00

Future shock: ESB powers towards transformation

Technology is set to radically change the electricity market, says chief executive

Mon Oct 05 2015 - 01:00

ESB profits, revenues and debts rise in 2015

Company says wholesale electricity markets are ‘challenging’ due to low prices.

Fri Sept 25 2015 - 18:14

Third of Irish households could generate own electricity within 10 years

ESB chief executive predicts massive shift toward self-sufficiency in energy market

Sat Sept 19 2015 - 01:01

Summit to focus on links between energy and technology

Event is hosted by ESB and the Institute of International and European Affairs

Mon Sept 14 2015 - 06:45