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<p>'PrepayPower has undertaken to come into compliance with the relevant regulatory obligations,' an information notice published by ComReg said. Picture: Nick Ansell/PA</p>

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Broadband and energy company customers to be refunded almost €300k

The prepay energy and broadband provider PrepayPower, operated by Yuno Ltd, is also to pay a penalty of €9,300 to communications regulator ComReg

<p>Boil water notices are affecting 5,698 people nationwide this week — 1,893 of them on notices longer than 30 days.</p>

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Irish Water says it can end boil water notices — but warns that it will take time

Russian troops guard an entrance of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Station, a run-of-the-river power plant on the Dnieper River in Kherson region, southern Ukraine (AP)

world

Troops defend utility plants as conflict in Ukraine continues

Race to replace Russian gas with wind delayed by red tape

economy

Race to replace Russian gas with wind delayed by red tape

Increase to energy price cap

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Household gas and electricity bills hiked 30 times this year

Oireachtas housing committee

spotlight

Troubled water: Matter of time before Irish Water is submerged in another major crisis

Gas fire

Households increase their use of natural gas in 2020

School buildings, hospitals, and offices accounted for 30% of gas consumption last year

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

Broadband bills

Consumers facing larger bills for electricity, gas, and broadband

Bord Gáis customers can expect to pay between €100 and €137 more per year while some Eir customers will pay an extra €72

Wed, 07 Jul, 2021

Kinsale's 42-year gas production to end after multi-million euro decommissioning project

Kinsale's 42-year gas production to end after multi-million euro decommissioning project

The decommissioning operation involves 400 people and specialised equipment brought from the Netherlands. It is the biggest offshore operation since the platforms were built in the 1970s.

Fri, 21 May, 2021

Flogas owner DCC eyes better-than-expected annual profit

Flogas owner DCC eyes better-than-expected annual profit

Shares in DCC rose as the Irish fuel-to-healthcare conglomerate said it expects to post better-than-expected operating profit growth for its current financial year.

Tue, 02 Feb, 2021

'Botch jobs are being done': Cork council to get tough on utility companies ripping up roads

'Botch jobs are being done': Cork council to get tough on utility companies ripping up roads

Proper reinstatement works are not being carried out within a reasonable timeframe

Tue, 10 Nov, 2020

Irish Water to introduce new charging system for businesses in May

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

Here is how much the energy regulator says people can save by switching gas or electricity suppliers

Here is how much the energy regulator says people can save by switching gas or electricity suppliers

The annual report of the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) reveals that only a quarter of customers either switched providers or negotiated better deals with their existing provider in 2018.

Mon, 08 Jul, 2019

Electric Ireland and SSE Airtricity the main losers in the energy market in July

Electric Ireland and SSE Airtricity the main losers in the energy market in July

Latest figures from the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) show that switching levels in the energy market have increased in Ireland.

Mon, 03 Sep, 2018

Regulator claims customers could save €1,400 by regularly switching energy providers

Regulator claims customers could save €1,400 by regularly switching energy providers

Regularly switching energy providers could save consumers more than €1,400 over a four-year period.

Fri, 06 Jul, 2018

Residents at unofficial halting site appeal for running water to alleviate 'inhumane' conditions

Residents at unofficial halting site appeal for running water to alleviate 'inhumane' conditions

Residents of an unofficial halting site in County Wicklow are appealing to the local council to supply them with running water.

Mon, 11 Jan, 2016