Energy Plans to phase out fossil fuel home heating make progressMore than 95 per cent of new homes have alternative heating systems after policy push
Energy Gas Network Ireland’s budget increased to €2.2bn to meet ‘growing gas demand’The semi-state operator of the gas grid has been awarded a substantial increase in its multi-year budget to meet increasing gas demand over the coming decade
Politics New grants to help businesses and community groups retrofit premisesFunding for ‘non-domestic’ upgrades is set to increase under the latest scheme as part of the climate action plan
Infrastructure Dublin city centre power cable and heating pipes to be laid at same time Carrying out electricity upgrade and district heating installation together will mean roads will have to be opened just once, reducing traffic disruption, says Eamon Ryan
New state agency to set up district heating schemes Environment Minister says new body would be tasked with delivering the first phases of a completely new heating system in Ireland, potentially starting by using the heat created by the Poolbeg Incinerator in Dublin.