Wind farms can help slash energy bills

Ireland’s national and household energy bills could be slashed significantly if the Government fully adopts renewable energy tools such as wind farms, a leading group has claimed.

Speaking at the launch of its latest annual report into the issue, Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland officials said the move towards the new technology can play a key role in the country’s economic recovery.

SEAI chief executive Dr Brian Motherway said in the past five years the growing use of renewable energy has saved Ireland at least €1bn in as the country becomes less reliant on foreign oil and gas sources.