Ireland ranked 13th in renewable attractiveness Ireland is the 13th most attractive country in the world for renewable energy investments, according to a survey by EY. Business • 16 Jun
Higher Charge: Is it cheaper to buy an electric car? With the Government's electric car grant about to fall, can drivers really save money by switching away from petrol or diesel? Business • 14 Jun
UK sets out changes to oil and gas windfall tax Britain said today a windfall tax on oil and gas companies would stay in place until 2028 but the 75% level would reduce to 40% … Business • 09 Jun
ISIF commits €65m to Just Climate's fundraising The Ireland Strategic Investment Fund is committing €65m to Just Climate's $1.5 billion fundraising announced today, joining major global climate investors. Business • 08 Jun
Airlines urge co-operation to help curb emissions Global airlines have called for broad co-operation to reach "very tough" emission targets and pledged to release interim climate targets next year as the industry … Business • 07 Jun
SSE Generation to pay £9.8m for licence breach Britain's energy regulator Ofgem said that SSE Generation will pay £9.8m for breaching the licence after securing excessive payments from the National Grid Electricity System … Business • 06 Jun
ESB and Ørsted agree Irish offshore wind farm deal ESB and offshore wind company Ørsted have agreed a new deal to jointly develop an Irish offshore wind portfolio. Business • 02 Jun
Ireland is on course to miss climate targets, says EPA This latest report from the Environmental Protection Agency states that Ireland is on course to miss its 2030 climate targets by a large margin unless … Climate Change • 02 Jun
EU watchdogs see greenwashing across financial sector Banks, insurers and investment firms across the European Union have made "misleading claims" about their sustainability credentials to investors, EU watchdogs said in progress reports … Business • 01 Jun
Nearly 40% of 2020 emissions due to farming - CSO A Central Statistics Office report examining the progress on reducing greenhouse gas emissions has concluded that five sectors of the economy were responsible for more … Environment • 31 May
Offshore wind energy firm to create 500 jobs Gavin & Doherty Geosolutions (GDG), an Irish-based offshore wind energy consultancy firm, has announced plans to create up to 500 jobs over the next five … Business • 31 May
EDF Renewables and Simply Blue in offshore wind deal EDF Renewables Ireland has agreed a deal to develop the Western Star and Emerald floating wind projects with Cork-based Simply Blue Group. Business • 31 May
Monta agrees Smartzone deal on EV home chargers Electric vehicle (EV) charging platform Monta has today announced a partnership with smart homes solutions company Smartzone. Business • 29 May
Gas generated 47% of electricity in April Demand for gas fell by 10% in April compared to the same month last year, according to the latest figures from Gas Networks Ireland. Business • 29 May
Night train between Brussels, Berlin starts operations An overnight direct train service connecting Brussels and Berlin was launched this week by Dutch-Belgian railway firm European Sleeper, reflecting a push in Europe to … World • 26 May
Corre Energy reaffirms target dates for key projects Energy company Corre Energy said its investment phase saw a €10.6m loss recorded after tax, in line with expectations, for the year to the end … Business • 26 May
Solar power to overtake oil production investment - IEA Investment in clean energy will extend its lead over spending on fossil fuels in 2023, the International Energy Agency said today, with solar projects expected … Business • 25 May
Fighting the effects of fast fashion in Kenya You don't have to go too far to see the failure of fast fashion in Kenya. Millions of items of cheap clothing end up here … Africa • 25 May
SEAI: 172% jump in home energy upgrades completed in Q1 The number of home energy upgrades completed between January and March of this year and supported through the Government funded SEAI grant scheme increased to … Business • 24 May
Shell CEO shielded by security amid AGM protests Security staff shielded Shell chief executive Wael Sawan and the firm's board of directors as climate protesters tried unsuccessfully to storm the stage at the … Business • 23 May
Certa agrees deal for Alternative Energy Ireland Fuel supplier Certa, which is part of DCC, has agreed a deal to buy solar and renewable energy specialists Alternative Energy Ireland for an undisclosed … Business • 23 May
Volvo wins record order for electric trucks from Holcim Volvo Group said today its unit Volvo Trucks plans to sell 1,000 electric trucks to Swiss building solutions provider Holcim for delivery over the next … Business • 22 May
ISIF invests €68m in decarbonisation funds The Ireland Strategic Investment Fund is investing €68m in two major international decarbonisation funds as part of its €1 billion five year climate action investment … Business • 22 May
Hydrogen fuel production could create 10,500 jobs here 10,500 jobs could be created across the country by 2050 through the production of sustainable aviation fuels for use in aircraft and shipping that are … Business • 22 May
New solar project launched under power purchase deal Hydropower company Statkraft and Microsoft have turned the sod on Harlockstown Solar in Co Meath, a new project which could power the equivalent of almost … Business • 22 May