Why we need to switch off and save

PEAK demand for electricity is set to increase by 200 megawatts this winter, equal to the needs of 130,000 houses.

And, there are no absolute guarantees of an adequate supply to avert power shortages.

Demand for power in Ireland has been growing rapidly and at a higher rate than in many other EU countries. This is fuelled by a major growth in new houses — many fitted with a large amount of the latest electrical appliances — and an increasing use of power by existing customers.