News - Electricity
Council to call for free electricity for locals if wind farm greenlit
Councillor John Keogh submitted that any household within 3KM of a wind turbine should receive free electricity
Jul 26, 2022 07:51
Councillors criticise ESB over recent Leitrim power outages.
One councillor warned that cafes and restaurants are bearing the brunt of the outages when it comes to losing power to cold food storage equipment.
Jul 11, 2022 13:25
Longford economist calls for new measures to combat fuel poverty
On average, households are spending €21 per week more on energy now, compared to January 2021.
Jun 16, 2022 13:51
Government to discuss plans for money back scheme on electricity bills
The cabinet will discuss plans today to further ease the cost of living.
Jun 14, 2022 08:16
Planning for North Connacht power line to be submitted this month
A consultation for the project took place last year.
May 11, 2022 13:22
People's pocket hit as carbon tax increases came into effect yesterday
Oil, gas, coal, briquettes and electricity will all increase in price.
May 2, 2022 09:42
Dail hears local woman's electricity bill went from €123 to €3385
The increase is a 2635% of a rise from one bill to the next.
Apr 28, 2022 17:44
Roscommon business forced to close due to rising costs
The centre will close at Easter.
Mar 25, 2022 17:17
Over 800 homes without power in Strokestown this evening
The northwest is in for a bad evening of weather as a yellow warning comes into effect.
Feb 23, 2022 16:43
80,000 homes without power following Storm Eunice
The number of homes and businesses without power has climbed to 80 thousand.
Feb 18, 2022 13:40
Major power outage reported near Lanesboro
The outage was reported just before 6pm.
Feb 1, 2022 18:28
Cabinet sign off on €100 electricity credit
The credit will be deducted in March.
Jan 25, 2022 07:20
Crews from the North deployed to tackle Leitrim power outages
Some homes have been left without electricity for almost 30 hours.
Dec 9, 2021 13:39
1,500 local homes without power for second day due to Storm Barra
The numbers without power dropped from over 8,000 yesterday to 1,500 today.
Dec 9, 2021 08:20Shannonside Newsletter
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