‘My worst fears about this have now come true’ A couple has been hit with a shock bill for almost £11,000 after being told they are in debt for 18 years’ worth of gas at their home. That is a mighty gas bill, but you can’t say it wasn’t coming. Lee Haynes, 44, and partner […]

2 years ago

Another day, another energy provider increasing costs. Energia has become the latest energy provider to announce a hike in its electricity and gas prices. From 7 October, the average electricity bill with the company will rise by €9.82 (29%) per week and the average gas bill will rise by €10.02 (39%) per week. Meanwhile, the […]

3 years ago

Happy New Year… Every private home in Ireland will receive €100 credit towards their first electricity bill of 2022, with new Government plans to be formally announced in the coming days. According to the Irish Examiner, all two million homes in Ireland, regardless of income, will receive the credit as the Government looks to address […]

4 years ago

“It is going to be difficult but we will manage it.” Environment Minister Eamon Ryan has said he cannot “absolutely” rule out electricity blackouts in Ireland this winter. His comments come after a new report was published by state-owned electric power transmission operator EirGrid, which said Ireland could see electricity supply shortfalls over the next […]

4 years ago

It is the second electricity price rise it has announced this year. Bord Gáis Energy is set to increase its electricity and gas prices by roughly 12% each from August. The price change will increase a typical gas bill by €8.36 per month and an electricity bill by €11.39 per month and will take effect […]

5 years ago

ESB are issuing crews nationwide. As Storm Brendan continues to bear down on the country, ESB are already dealing with power outages in several counties. Speaking to JOE, the ESB made the following statement: “Gale force winds associated with Storm Brendan, with gusts of over 130 km/h, have caused damage this morning to the electricity […]

6 years ago