Environment
Proposal expected in Q2 this year for strategic gas reserve
A proposal for a strategic gas reserve by Gas Networks Ireland is anticipated for the second quarter of this year,...
Gas
Environment
Wind farms provided 35% of Ireland's electricity in 2023
Wind farms provided 35% of Ireland’s electricity in 2023 and set a new record for the amount of power they...
Sponsored
Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Rural Life
Oil and gas boilers installed in less than 5% of new houses in 2023
Oil and gas boilers were installed in less than 5% of new houses in 2023, the Department of Housing, Local...
Environment
Pope Francis calls for support on abandonment of fossil fuels
Ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP28, Pope Francis has called for support for the transition towards clean...
Agri-Business
Mild and changeable August sees gas demand drop 21%
Mild and changeable weather during August resulted in gas demand falling by 21% when compared to the same month last...
Agri-Business
Gas demand drops by 20% in July - report
The overall demand for gas fell by 20% in July, one of Ireland’s wettest Julys on record, when compared to...
Agri-Business
Gas demand in June fell by 9% in a year - report
Ireland’s demand for gas in June was down by 9% when compared to the same month last year, according to...
Agri-Business
Gas provided almost 60% of Ireland's electricity in May
Gas provided 57% of the country’s electricity in May as the calm weather conditions resulted in a fall off in...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Rural Life
Gas generates almost half of electricity in April
Gas generated 47% of Ireland’s electricity in April, up 4% on March but down 10% on the same period last...
Rural Life
Gas was primary source of electricity generation in January
A milder-than-average January saw Ireland’s gas demand fall by 7% compared to the same month in 2022 when conditions were...
Agri-Business
Yara: Increased returns despite volatile market conditions
Fertiliser giant Yara has reported strong cashflow and increased returns despite “significant raw material sourcing challenges and volatile market conditions”....
Environment
Renewable energy reports - differing views on Ireland's position
Two reports published in recent days have shown conflicting views on Ireland’s position on renewable energy, e.g., wind or solar...
Agri-Business
Wind energy covered 45% of total electricity demand in October
Wind energy reached a new energy generating record in Ireland in October as it accounted for 45% of the country’s...
Rural Life
No disruption to gas supply expected this winter - GNI
Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) has said that it does not envisage any disruption to gas supply during the winter months...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Agri-Business
Mild weather sees 11% drop in gas demand for September
Gas Networks Ireland has said that gas demand in September fell by 11% compared to August due to mild conditions...
Rural Life
Farm families to face increase in energy bills from tomorrow
Farm families will see their energy bills increase from tomorrow (Saturday, October 1), following announcements from a number of large,...
Rural Life
Gas generates up to 92% of Ireland's electricity in August
Gas powered up to 92% of Ireland’s electricity generation at times during August 2022 as year-on-year demand has increased, according...
Agri-Business
MEP urges Taoiseach to meet with UK PM over gas supply
MEP Colm Markey has said the Taoiseach Micheál Martin should seek an urgent meeting with British Prime Minister (PM) Liz...