UK and Ireland’s Green Energy MoU: an opportunity for wider community benefits

Posted on January 24, 2013February 21, 2014 by Lúgh ó Braonáin

The UK-Ireland International MoU is very welcome, but the Minister here must keep energy storage options open and remember that community ownership is the best way for Ireland to benefit economically and socially from renewable energy projects. The Irish and British governments are to sign a memorandum of understanding today pledging to ” commit to[…]

Energy inflation Calculator

Posted on January 21, 2013February 21, 2014 by Lúgh ó Braonáin

Electricity costs are calculated according to some very complicated metrics. These include varying rates, VAT additions, MIC, Standing Charges etc. As a result, it can often be quite hard to compare the cost of electricity across providers and over time. Simply comparing the headline per unit charge does not give you the whole picture. In[…]