Nov 28, 2018, 18:25 by User Not Found

ecars has, this morning, welcomed the announcement by An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD and Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Richard Bruton TD, that ESB’s proposal for a national high power electric vehicle charging network in Ireland has passed the initial qualification stage for Climate Action Funding.

Nov 16, 2018, 15:38 by Kyle Byrne

Playing is a vital part of your child’s development but it turns out that it could also be the key to unlocking a love of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) subjects.

Nov 16, 2018, 15:26 by Kyle Byrne

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and automated processes has led to some legitimate concerns that the robots are coming for our jobs.

Nov 8, 2018, 14:07 by Kyle Byrne

Information is power, especially when it can drive positive change in important areas such as mental health.

Nov 6, 2018, 00:00 by User Not Found

In the last six months, ecars has installed new multi-standard fast charge points

Oct 18, 2018, 17:29 by User Not Found

ecars sponsors ‘Our drive to the future’ a major Electric Vehicle Summit taking place in Croke Park, Dublin on October 24th 2018

Aug 28, 2018, 13:47 by Kyle Byrne

Problem solving and finding solutions is at the heart of what ESB does. From the construction of Ireland’s first national hydro-electric station in 1925 to predicting output from turbines, we thrive on exploring and solving customer-focused solutions.

Aug 14, 2018, 11:57 by Kyle Byrne

Rural Ireland went electric in 1946 as part of the Rural Electrification Scheme. It was dubbed the ‘Quiet Revolution’ for the great socio-economic change that it brought to the region.

Aug 3, 2018, 06:01 by Kyle Byrne

The shift to electric vehicles (EV) is well and truly underway, with more electric cars than ever on our roads. There are also more industry and government initiatives available to help people to make the switch.

Aug 2, 2018, 11:58 by Kyle Byrne

Climate change is a term we are all accustomed to, but not necessarily engaged with. That is about to change. Thanks to our indifferent climes in recent months – the harsh prolonged winter followed by scorching heatwaves – the question we need to ask is what next, as opposed to what if?

Jul 26, 2018, 11:13 by Kyle Byrne

There’s a reason why heat pumps are the heating technology of choice for millions of homes around the world. They’re simply the most energy efficient and cost effective way to heat a home.

Jul 20, 2018, 10:45 by Kyle Byrne

In a market where house prices continue to rise and homes for trader-uppers and downsizers are in short supply, plenty of homeowners are choosing to renovate rather than move. ‘Improve, don’t move’ is becoming the mantra for many families.

Jul 19, 2018, 11:48 by Kyle Byrne

Over the next decade or so, Ireland will go from having a few thousand electric vehicles and heat pumps using the network to hundreds of thousands, and from thousands of smart meters and contactable devices and sensors to millions.

Jul 18, 2018, 11:52 by Kyle Byrne

At ESB, we have always believed in the power of electricity as an enabler of positive change in society. This is truer than ever now given the critical role that clean electricity will play in delivering Ireland’s low carbon future.

Jul 18, 2018, 09:05 by Kyle Byrne

Irish consumers are changing the way in which energy is consumed and generated. From using apps in the home to remotely managing our heating systems, driving electric cars and installing solar panels, we’re making huge leaps towards energy efficiency and saving money along the way.

Jun 21, 2018, 12:58 by Kyle Byrne

As an industry and as a nation we need to completely rethink how we use energy and where we get it from.

Jan 17, 2018, 16:00 by Kyle Byrne

ESB marked its 90th anniversary in 2017 with a charity challenge inviting staff to form teams to walk, run or cycle blocks of 90km between July and October. Each 90km milestone entitled the team to cast a vote for six chosen charities.

Jan 17, 2018, 14:32 by Kyle Byrne

Minister Denis Naughten launched Irish Archives 2017, celebrating 90 Years of ESB in the beautiful surroundings of the Irish Architectural Archive in Merrion Square.

Nov 2, 2017, 15:05 by Kyle Byrne

Oct 13, 2017, 15:59 by Kyle Byrne

When ESB first discussed an ambitious plan to establish the world’s first global utility accelerator programme with some of its trusted international utility partners, we had no idea this little acorn would grow into such a substantial oak tree in little over 12 months from its inception.