Jan 23, 2020, 14:11 by Kyle Byrne

Behind the light switch there is huge disruption happening in Ireland’s energy market, and utilities are working with the innovators to ensure consumers are the big winners

Dec 10, 2019, 15:45 by Kyle Byrne

With the climate marches in recent weeks, it’s obvious that people are more and more aware of the impact of human activity on the planet, but the challenge for many is knowing where they can take action in their own lives.

Dec 10, 2019, 15:31 by Kyle Byrne

The Government’s Climate Action Plan has set an ambitious target of having almost one million electric vehicles (EVs) on the roads by 2030. Significant investment in the charging infrastructure is required to meet this goal.

Dec 10, 2019, 15:19 by Kyle Byrne

“One of the things which is not heralded enough in Ireland is the level of progress that has been made to reduce carbon emissions from electricity generation,” says ESB’s head of corporate and regulatory affairs Peter O’Shea.

Dec 10, 2019, 12:50 by Kyle Byrne

ESB’s eHeat Manager Brian Montayne talks about energy targets in the built environment, the shift towards heat pump technology and the push to do more, as the energy company continues to lead the transition to a low-carbon future.

Nov 13, 2019, 11:05 by Kyle Byrne

What are heat pumps, and why are they such a big part of the national climate plans?

Oct 23, 2019, 17:23 by User Not Found

As part of an overall €20m investment programme to meet Ireland’s growing demand for electric vehicles, ESB ecars has today announced the introduction of pricing on a phased basis for the public electric vehicle charging network.

Sep 18, 2019, 10:45 by Kyle Byrne

ESB’s Marguerite Sayers is a Fellow of Engineers Ireland and has recently been elected as President for 2019/2020. In her upcoming Presidential Address, Marguerite will be examining the interplay between climate change, global infrastructure and the role of engineers.

Sep 6, 2019, 09:52 by Kyle Byrne

ESB is delighted to continue its partnership with The Institute of International & European Affairs for LIVE ELECTRIC: DESIGNING A LOW CARBON FUTURE taking place on the 23rd of September 2019 at the Mansion House in Dublin.

Jul 30, 2019, 14:02 by Kyle Byrne

'Kitchen Power’ - a new exhibition examining the effect of rural electrification on women in Ireland in the 1950s and 1960s was recently launched by former President of Ireland Mary Robinson at the National Museum of Ireland - Country Life, in Turlough Park, Castlebar, Co Mayo.

Jul 16, 2019, 09:54 by Kyle Byrne

ElectricAid was established in 1987 by ESB staff volunteers who were motivated to inspire social justice in Ireland and abroad.

Jun 12, 2019, 12:08 by Kyle Byrne

ESB has been actively engaged with the sustainability agenda for many years. In 2008 we launched a five year sustainability programme (2008 - 2012) which involved performing deep dive audits of the company’s energy footprint.

May 20, 2019, 20:24 by Kyle Byrne

Annaick Farrell, a 5th class teacher at Glasnevin Educate Together National School in Dublin, entered her class for the first time in ESB Science Blast and she shares her insight into the initiative.

May 20, 2019, 12:55 by Kyle Byrne

Claire McGinn meets Tim Kock from Jungle AI, one of the successful start-ups at last year’s Free Electrons bootcamp event. He explains how his advanced machine learning company has accelerated with the world’s top utilities at his back

May 20, 2019, 12:16 by Kyle Byrne

Claire McGinn meets Vincent Lecrubier from Sterblue, one of the start-ups chosen in 2018 to participate in Free Electrons, an accelerator programme for start-ups working in the energy sector. He explains how his drone software company has taken flight with the world’s top utilities at his back

May 20, 2019, 12:09 by Kyle Byrne

Claire McGinn meets Mio Dart from Dexma Energy Management at the ESB Free Electrons event. Her energy management software company is pitching for a much-coveted place on the accelerator programme, which, she explains, would give her business the turbo-charge it needs to scale up.

May 16, 2019, 09:14 by Kyle Byrne

Jerry O'Sullivan on the Free Electrons global accelerator programme

Mar 25, 2019, 00:00 by User Not Found

Electric Vehicle (EV) drivers will enjoy improved charging facilities, thanks to an ongoing upgrade and replacement programme currently underway by ESB ecars.

Jan 29, 2019, 13:07 by Kyle Byrne

Curious children ask more than 70 questions each day, with ‘Why is the Sky Blue’ one of their top 10 queries. The curious child of today could be tomorrow’s problem solver, and so we all have a part to play in encouraging them to explore and question the world around them. And especially the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths).

Dec 7, 2018, 15:54 by Kyle Byrne

If you want to create a brighter future, you need to address the biggest social issues and inequalities facing the next generation.