Energy regulator ordered to reconsider power firms’ access to electricity auction
High Court quashes decision of grid operator Eirgrid, supported by Commission for Regulation of Utilities to bar Kilshane Energy and Coolpowra
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Eirgrid had no duty to explain exclusion of companies from grid ‘auction’, court hears
Applicants say reasons were not given for their refusals to be allowed bid, claiming breach of fair procedure
Energy companies open challenge to exclusion from EirGrid auction
Kilshane Energy plans two power stations at Huntstown, while related companies are connected to east Galway projects
Electricity consumption hit record high across Ireland on Wednesday
Freezing temperatures boost energy use as British imports helped bolster supplies
Power company secures expedited hearing on lockout from grid supply auction
Kilshane Energy and related companies want to be allowed to bid in auction for right to sell electricity to the grid
Power company challenge EirGrid’s decision blocking it from joining grid contest
Kilshane Energy want court to order it is entitled to qualify for upcoming auction
Renewable energy sources provide over 40% of electricity in October
EirGrid notes wind farms account for majority of renewable electricity generated at just under 35%
Mark Foley drink-driving case: ‘Where he crashed would have been my driver’s seat and my four-year-old in the back’
Blood-alcohol test shows ex-EirGrid chief was four times over limit when he crashed into two parked cars
Decisions on pay rates for semi-State chiefs needed from next government
Government pay policy for senior management viewed as too restrictive by boards of commercial State bodies
New EirGrid chief to receive salary of €300,000 after Government agrees to raise
Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe sets pay rate at €300,000 for new EirGrid CEO – €60,000 more than the Taoiseach earns
Warning that UK tax could hit Irish gas supplies
Brokers warn of threat to energy security from any fall in production
EirGrid may call on emergency power this winter
Risk of electricity shortfalls much lower than in previous years says grid company
Celtic Interconnector to facilitate transition to a low-carbon future
The 575km cable will have the capacity to supply electricity to 450,000 homes
Application windows for national grid connections to be doubled
Renewable developers had highlighted delays caused by a pre-connection requirement for full planning permission
‘Be yourself, show your passion and trust in your preparation’
Heather Spain studied Mechanical Engineering and Business at UCD before joining EirGrid
Echelon secures grid connection for Wicklow data centre
Campus will lead to creation of 200 permanent jobs in Arklow
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
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
EirGrid warns of possible data centre ‘exodus’ amid connections row
National grid operator said tech firms continually asking for certainty on new connection agreements
Spike in electricity demand during All-Ireland finals
EirGrid says renewables accounted for nearly 29% of electricity generated in July, with solar hitting a record
SSE Renewables gets green light for first solar project
Richfield Solar Farm in Wexford could power 4,500 homes but uncertainty over development remains
Ireland badly needs to invest in infrastructure. That means more tax
Much of the cost of vital water, transport and energy investment falls to the Irish State, and that means more tax
Electricity storage policy and ‘private wires’ regime to speed up renewables delivery
Storage systems can bank excess energy from renewables that can be utilised on the grid instead of fossil fuel
Ireland should consider small nuclear reactors to achieve zero-carbon energy by 2050, engineers’ think tank urges
Small modular nuclear reactors may prove to be viable, cost-effective and necessary if economy is to decarbonise, Irish Academy of Engineering report finds
Eamon Ryan’s extra measures to combat climate change are magical thinking
Environmental protesters seeking to block an emissions-cutting €1.5bn wind farm in order to preserve a weather station typify the shortsightedness that will hamper State in meeting its targets
Xi seeks to change world order giving Ireland a decision to make on US-China competition
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Data centre ‘moratorium’ hitting job creation, Equinix claims
A review of data centre connection policy by the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities is due to published in the coming weeks
ESB jettisons troubled NI business while pumping millions into loss-making British unit
Energy group decides to axe Northern Ireland retail business in wake of regulatory headaches and dwindling customer base
Data centre electricity restrictions driving investment to other countries, says industry group
Government policies and curbs on electricity grid access creating continued uncertainty, say data centre operators
Irish electricity customers face paying for new €5bn offshore grid though fees and charges
Regulator’s price review likely to determine network charges
Buying an older home with a poor energy rating? You’ll probably pay a higher mortgage rate
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EirGrid to provide national grid connection for proposed data centre in Wicklow
Deal comes amid tension in energy sector over regulatory constraints on data centres, which consume huge amounts of electricity
Ex-EirGrid chief faces court action over ‘driving under influence of intoxicant’
Mark Foley, who stepped down on Monday, is due before the District Court in October
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