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Date Posted: Thursday August 11 2011
The cost of living rose 2.7 percent in the last year, with energy and housing costs fuelling the hike, according to figures from the Central Statistics Office.
Date Posted: Monday July 18 2011
Power companies are keeping quiet about how much they will profit from impending price increases that will add injury to the insult of what semi-state chiefs pay themselves
Date Posted: Monday June 13 2011
Following on from the first warnings in March of this year, Bord Gais now come out with the facts and figures to back up the proposed increase in Gas prices coming into Autumn and Winter, with further bad news regarding electricity prices dues to the amount of Power Stations using gas to generate electricity.
Date Posted: Tuesday May 31 2011
This report shows that there's been a high uptake on the Government's Better Energy Homes Programme.
Date Posted: Tuesday May 24 2011
You could say a slightly sneaky or underhand move by the SEAI as they close off the Home Energy Saving (HES) scheme and open the Better Energy Homes (BEH), in essence doing the same thing but reducing the grants available by 20pc. The SEAI will in most cases rightly point to reduced costs involved in getting the work warranting a reduced level of support grants but the homeowners who may have stopped their application to HES in anticipation of BEH will rightly feel aggrieved.
Date Posted: Thursday May 12 2011
Some potentially good news for Irish Homeowners from the Govenment's Job Initiative with the announcement that grants will be available to make their homes more energy efficient. Covering activities such as installing insulation, heating controls and utilizing 'greener' appliances, they should certainly help reduce the cost of heating homes. One other interesting proposed feature to be introduced is that any work could be paid for upfront by your energy supplier and homeowners then pay back over time. So we wait with interest for the full details from the SEAI on Monday and we'll have a full breakdown for you on iDevelop.ie
Date Posted: Thursday May 05 2011
Some news and comments from Bord Gais annual report - their turnover is up 12 per cent and have recorded profits of 120 million euro - which is of no interest to the average Irish Homeowner. However, they have once again highlighted that a rise in gas prices is on the way with news on the way in October. The area of immediate concern surrounds arrears, Bord Gais now employ a staff of 90 in credit control and have made provisions of 26.4 million euro in the last year for bad debts - this should not be confused as debt forgiveness as reported elsewhere or that costumers have had their arrears slate wiped clean, more that Bord Gais are continuing to work with customers to get all arrears paid but have made provision for bad debts rather than taking a large hit at some point in the future.
Date Posted: Wednesday May 04 2011
Having more than 1 option in relation to energy supply is a relatively new development in Ireland so it should come as no surprise especially in the current economic conditions that homeowners are so willing to switch in search of a better deal. With proposed price increases on the way the good news for homeowners includes the low numbers who have experienced problems switching (though it does happen) and the introduction by the CER of initiatives such as customer education campaigns, the provision of detailed consumer information, a cost comparison facility, etc to help making the right switching decision easier.
Date Posted: Friday April 29 2011
A damning indictment of the Planning Process in Ireland as Spanish Wind Company decides not to set up in Ireland due to 'inconsistencies' in the Planning Process, worse again that they didn't even bother to apply! Further compounding the issue is the fact is that the Government views the Renewable Energy sector as a growing source of employment into the future.
Date Posted: Friday April 22 2011
'De-energised' is the new term being used by the ESB (soon to be ESB Electric Ireland) for people who have had their electricity supply disconnected. It's insensitive, impersonal and smacks of marketing speak gone bonkers, let's hope that the rebranding of the company doesn't throw up any further buzz terms to try and devalue what is a traumatic experience for those involved. On a brighter note, the ESB have now seen sense (apparently after some intervention by Pat Rabitte) and are allow customers in arrears access to cheaper electricity rates. There has been much less fanfare of this move as you have to 'opt-in' to take advantage.
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The cost of living rose 2.7 percent in the last year, with energy and housing costs fuelling the hike, according to figures from the Central...
Date Posted: 11 August 2011
Power companies are keeping quiet about how much they will profit from impending price increases that will add injury to the insult of what...
Date Posted: 18 July 2011
Following on from the first warnings in March of this year, Bord Gais now come out with the facts and figures to back up the proposed increase in Gas...
Date Posted: 13 June 2011
This report shows that there's been a high uptake on the Government's Better Energy Homes Programme.
Date Posted: 31 May 2011
You could say a slightly sneaky or underhand move by the SEAI as they close off the Home Energy Saving (HES) scheme and open the Better Energy Homes...
Date Posted: 24 May 2011
Some potentially good news for Irish Homeowners from the Govenment's Job Initiative with the announcement that grants will be available to make their...
Date Posted: 12 May 2011
Some news and comments from Bord Gais annual report - their turnover is up 12 per cent and have recorded profits of 120 million euro - which is of no...
Date Posted: 05 May 2011
Having more than 1 option in relation to energy supply is a relatively new development in Ireland so it should come as no surprise especially in the...
Date Posted: 04 May 2011
A damning indictment of the Planning Process in Ireland as Spanish Wind Company decides not to set up in Ireland due to 'inconsistencies' in the...
Date Posted: 29 April 2011
'De-energised' is the new term being used by the ESB (soon to be ESB Electric Ireland) for people who have had their electricity supply disconnected....
Date Posted: 22 April 2011
Hikes in Gas Prices are on the way in North Ireland within the next month, with an increase of almost 40 per cent, which is quite astounding....
Date Posted: 21 April 2011
The Energy Price War could be turning into a 'Dirty War' with some of the claims and counter-claims from ESB, Airtricity and Bord Gais on what they...
Date Posted: 11 April 2011
The ESB have certainly managed to get themselves more than a few column inches this week! Much like issues over debt forgiveness for those in...
Date Posted: 06 April 2011
As highlighted yesterday there's more than 1 flaw in the ESB's (or should we say Electric Ireland's) proposed new pricing as pressure comes on to...
Date Posted: 05 April 2011
ESB's announcement yesterday of proposed savings, has stirred up a real hornet's nest as according to the NCA its a bit like comparing apples and...
Date Posted: 05 April 2011
It's not all good news with warnings of a 'significant' price hike for gas in the autumn and perhaps the people who might need them most 'frozen out'...
Date Posted: 04 April 2011
Here's some sample savings you can make. For more options see iDirectory for a list of Home Insurance Providers or your local Natural Gas Suppliers.
Date Posted: 28 March 2011
A smart innovative approach to creating Renewable Energy and additional support jobs in a small community. For Renewable Energy for your home see the...
Date Posted: 28 March 2011
Earth Hour has quickly become a global event from when it started in 2007 in Australia. This year's Earth Hour is scheduled for Saturday 26th March...
Date Posted: 25 March 2011
At iDevelop.ie we're all for encouraging homeowners to find the best prices, we would never encourage anyone to break the law and homeowners should...
Date Posted: 14 March 2011
Early warning from Bord Gais ahead of next winter, the best thing we can suggest is to contact Build and Improve about our Home Insulation Packages...
Date Posted: 07 March 2011
The ESB will try to win back customers poached by cheaper rivals by offering them deals if they sign up for both gas and electricity
Date Posted: 28 February 2011
A reader called Roisin who has been fuming got in touch with us to outline her experiences attempting to switch her gas supplier from Bord Gais...
Date Posted: 14 February 2011
Boosting your insulation and retrofitting your home with other energy saving measures can mean big savings in the long run
Date Posted: 14 February 2011
THE INABILITY to pay for home heating could be contributing to up to 2000 winter deaths across Ireland a year, an Energy Action conference on fuel...
Date Posted: 08 February 2011
UP to 13000 households had their electricity disconnected last year, a 30pc increase on 2009
Date Posted: 08 February 2011
PRESSURE on the Government from the EU to privatise domestic water supply must stop, United Left Alliance candidates Joe Higgins and Joan Collins...
Date Posted: 04 February 2011
POWER companies will be free to set their own prices for the first time from April 1, but consumers should not bank on a decrease in charges.
Date Posted: 04 February 2011
There was a huge spike in the numbers being disconnected during 2010 for non payment of amounts owed.
Date Posted: 17 January 2011
Householders will be hit with a 10pc hike in their fuel bills from the summer after the carbon tax was extended to coal and peat.
Date Posted: 17 December 2010
Bord Gais promise that no customers will be disconnected well into January.
Date Posted: 07 December 2010
Bank of Ireland have teamed up with the ESB Halo programe offering loans from 300 euro up to 65,000 euro for those interested in improving energy...
Date Posted: 24 November 2010
ESB will not pay school for excess electricity generated and supplied to national grid as they claim only domestic consumers currently can be...
Date Posted: 24 November 2010
As massive numbers of homes of homes are disconnected each month, good news for consumers as reconnection fees may be halved.
Date Posted: 15 November 2010
Here's an article with some solid hints and tips on making your home more energy efficient. Even simple measures like hanging curtains can make a...
Date Posted: 11 November 2010
Fair play to the Queen...some of her homes are been retrofitted with 11,000 rolls of insulation. The great thing for her is that all of the...
Date Posted: 10 November 2010
If this report is to be believed, then we should be ashamed of ourselves. For many years Irish people would believe that it was only rapidly...
Date Posted: 14 October 2010
One Man and His Boiler. This article is about one man's relationship with his wood-chip boiler. He describes issues encountered purchasing the unit...
Date Posted: 14 October 2010
Irish Homeowners are warned not to take all the price saving offers in the market on face value as with penalties for leaving contracts early,...
Date Posted: 11 October 2010
A good news story for Renewable Energy production in Ireland, setting world records and getting international attention for the work that is being...
Date Posted: 02 October 2010
After yesterday's announcement of a new wind farm to begin construction in 2012 in Co. Wicklow, it looks like delays are in store for most of the...
Date Posted: 30 September 2010
The Government may introduce legislation that will prevent service providers disconnecting customers. This is really important at a time when fuel...
Date Posted: 28 September 2010
Good idea from Airtricity...allowing users to pay off their utility bills in installments.
Date Posted: 28 September 2010
Geothermal Power Plant set for South Dublin, an electricity production method used commonly in Iceland where 5 geothermal power plants produce...
Date Posted: 23 September 2010
It really pays to shop around, especially with a commodity as expensive as home heating oil. The advice from this article is to check prices with a...
Date Posted: 22 September 2010
According to this article fuel poverty is becoming an ever increasing problem in this country with approximately 80 households a day having their...
Date Posted: 20 September 2010
Now is the time to really consider retrofitting your home with insulation and eco friendly renewable products. Cost of electricity and heating your...
Date Posted: 30 August 2010
Online Home Energy Self Survey and Building Energy Rating Integrated into Grant Scheme
On June 8th, the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland...
Date Posted: 07 June 2010
Press release from the SEAI highlights a growth in use of renewable technologies in Ireland. To kit out your home with renewable, check out all the...
Date Posted: 27 May 2010
Press release from the SEAI concerning Miscanthus, an energy crop has the potential to become a good biomass source. However, its use is limited at...
Date Posted: 30 April 2010
Press release from the SEAI regarding three new technologies that have been added to the Accelerated Capital Allowance (ACA) Scheme that is helping...
Date Posted: 27 April 2010
Minister for the Environment John Gormley has said he will bring plans to Government within two weeks on the introduction of water meters to 1.1...
Date Posted: 19 April 2010
As this article states, everybody wants to save energy in their homes. A German company manufactures energy efficient wallpaper, which incorporates a...
Date Posted: 09 April 2010
Entries are open for the annual Sustainable Energy Awards, a ceremony that recognises those that make great strides in making their business more...
Date Posted: 09 April 2010
Energy is being wasted, especially in existing homes. The EU is looking to introduce initiatives to combat this energy waste.
Date Posted: 09 April 2010
Here is a handy little item especially if you are always on the move.
Here is a handy little item especially if you are always on the move.
Date Posted: 27 March 2010
Here is a press release from the SEI which announces a new 5 year strategy which sets out to achieve a sustainable future for Ireland. Do your bit -...
Date Posted: 18 March 2010
Here's an article on smart technology which enables you to control the heating system in your home more efficiently.
Date Posted: 01 March 2010
The SEI are currently monitoring waves off the coast of Mayo to see what possibilities could exist to harness this natural resource.
Date Posted: 24 February 2010
The SEI have released figures confirming that over 100,000 homes have had a Building Energy Rating (BER) carried out since the scheme was implemented...
Date Posted: 18 February 2010
A quality assurance scheme has been introduced to monitor manufacturers of wood based fuel products such as logs, chips, pellets and briquettes....
Date Posted: 16 February 2010
The following download highlights the Irish Government's plan to tackle climate change, reduce greenhouse emissions and improve air and water quality.
Date Posted: 12 February 2010
Good news for businesses as gas and electricity prices fall. However, on the domestic front things are not quite as good. SEI report shows that...
Date Posted: 12 February 2010
According to Kingspan, rainwater harvesters should be made compulsory. If you are considering installing a rain water harvester (especially as water...
Date Posted: 12 February 2010
The European Wind Energy Agency states that Ireland is not capitalising on wind power. We are on the edge of Europe and should be doing more to...
Date Posted: 12 February 2010
Lord Stern, who came to prominence with the Stern Report, announces that annual global emissions of greenhouse gases in 2020 need to be no more than...
Date Posted: 12 February 2010
SEI report indicates that energy use by households has increased, despite the downturn in the economy. For more on saving energy in your home, check...
Date Posted: 12 February 2010
Ten top tips to make your home more environmentally friendly. To see other ways of making your home more sustainable see iEnergy.
Date Posted: 12 February 2010
Report highlights high levels of pollutants in the air. Heat recovery ventilation is a great way of ensuring fresh clean air in the home. However, be...
Date Posted: 12 February 2010
A 50 kW wind turbine has been installed in an agricultural college in Tipperary. For domestic wind turbines, check out our iproducts section.
Date Posted: 26 January 2010
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