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Full coverage: ESB

O’Rourke can’t expect as much luck at RTÉ as he’s had at ESB: Rewinding the week that was

The chair of the State-owned broadcaster and energy company is moving from the challenge of justifying enormous profits to that of plugging large losses.

Thomas Hubert
10th Mar, 2024 - 3 min read

The ESB recorded a windfall profit. How does it justify rising bills?

Through Electric Ireland, the ESB is firing out huge electricity bills to households. Yet in the first half of the year, it made €390m. How does the ESB make money, and how does it justify rising bills?

Sean Keyes
27th Sep, 2022 - 6 min read

ESB is committed to offshore wind, hydrogen and a better grid. How will it pay for it – and bring the private sector along?

The state-owned utility needs to work with the wider industry if Ireland is to keep the lights on while respecting its climate obligations. CEO Paddy Hayes answers The Currency's questions on finance and grid connections.

Thomas Hubert
14th Feb, 2022 - 6 min read

The plan for Moneypoint is incredibly exciting. The Midlands was not so lucky

From ending coal use to promoting offshore wind energy, integrating hydrogen fuel and channelling investment to the west coast, last week’s ESB announcement ticks all the boxes. It also hopefully marks a new departure from piecemeal policy.

Thomas Hubert
12th Apr, 2021 - 5 min read

Meet the Malahide energy saving firm that wants to light up the stock market

Following its IPO in London last at the start of the year, eEnergy plans acquisitions to expand beyond lighting into the growing sector of energy efficiency as a service – taking costly green equipment off customers’ balance sheets.

Thomas Hubert
17th Apr, 2020 - 7 min read

From wind farms to recycling: Who is buying into (and financing) Ireland’s green wave?

In the coming days, the government will unveil the rules of the first renewable electricity support scheme in five years. Overseas capital is lining up to fund Irish environmental projects with billions of euro in energy, waste and forestry.

Thomas Hubert
28th Nov, 2019 - 25 min read
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