Organisation: Commission for the Regulation of Utilities

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<p>Just 4,070 households changed their supplier in April 2023, down from over 24,000 in the same month a year earlier.</p>

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Numbers switching energy provider fell to lowest ever earlier this year

The number of people changing their energy provider fell to the lowest level ever recorded earlier this year as customers waited to get their €200 Government energy credit.

<p>Construction work in progress on a data centre at Little Island, Cork. There are around 70 data centres currently in operation in Ireland.</p>

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Data centres now use as much power as all urban homes

<p>Sinn Féin's Pearse Doherty said wholesale electricity prices have fallen by more than 50% in the past year, but 'prices for households have not budged and remain sky high'. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins</p>

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Government accused of 'acting as commentators' on topic of rising energy bills

Energy efficiency concept and energy bill papers

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€3.7k gas bill just one of many incidents that led to 74% rise in energy customer complaints

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Energy watchdog working on waiver for pay-as-you-go customers to switch to bill pay

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'No indication' more energy suppliers will leave the Irish market

Energy watchdog to appear before Oireachtas committee amid fears over winter supply

Sinn Féin's energy spokesperson Darren O’Rourke said: 'We also need accountability as to how the State has been left in a situation where no guarantee can be given that the lights will stay on'

Wed, 24 Aug, 2022

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Households face €26 electricity bill hike to keep lights on this winter

Commission for Regulation of Utilities says significant risks to electricity supply means it must 'act quickly' with changes to tariffs from October 1

Fri, 19 Aug, 2022

Interruption to energy services would 'immediately' hit medicine supplies, pharma giants warn

Any interruption to energy services would "immediately" hit medicine supplies, pharmaceutical representatives have warned.

Tue, 09 Aug, 2022

PSO levy on energy bills set to be scrapped to ease pressure on households

This would see around €57 a year taken from energy bills, but the reduction will not be introduced until the beginning of October.

Sun, 03 Apr, 2022

Government criticised for approving plans to use gas-powered generators

The Government has been criticised for approving plans to use gas-powered generators to avoid power outages this winter

Wed, 11 Aug, 2021

FILE PHOTO Senior gardai have launched a high-level review into a Jul 15th security breach in which Taoiseach Micheal Martin was

Detailed plan for climate action to come in autumn, says Taoiseach

Warned Government on its own cannot make the difference required, and urged every citizen, industry, and community to act

Tue, 10 Aug, 2021

Piggy bank and Euro cash near an electricity meter and gas meter. Utility bills, consumption of electricity and gas for heating

Annual energy bills to drop by €30 in October due to levy cut

However, the savings enjoyed by many energy customers will be offset by recent increases to electricity prices announced by energy providers.

Tue, 03 Aug, 2021

Irish Water to introduce new charging system for businesses in May

The Commission for the Regulation of Utilities said any further delay beyond May would be considered “inequitable” as nearly half of all business customers will see a reduction in their water bills.

Tue, 03 Nov, 2020

Irish rivers could lose 30% of existing water levels due to climate change - report

Some of Ireland’s rivers could lose in excess of 30% of their existing water levels during dry weather from the middle of the century, environmental researchers have warned.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2020

Consumers reluctant to adopt time-of-use electricity tariffs despite big cost savings

Householders prefer simple flat or day/night rate electricity tariffs, according to the Economic Social Research Institute.

Wed, 04 Mar, 2020

Co Cork towns to be among the first area to benefit from smart meter project

Bandon and the surrounding areas in Co Cork are set to be among the first areas in the country used for the rollout of Ireland’s €1.2bn State smart meter project.

Fri, 23 Aug, 2019

Consumers should be informed a levy on electricity bills can reduce energy costs

Consumers should be made more aware that a levy on electricity bills can actually lead to lower energy prices, according to the owners of wind farms.

Mon, 05 Aug, 2019

Up to 70,000 homes could face bills of €500 if Irish Water allowed charge for water waste

Up to 70,000 households could face bills of up to €500 if Irish Water is allowed to charge people for wasting water.

Mon, 10 Jun, 2019