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Where does my PSO levy go?

The Public Service Obligation (PSO) levy is added to everyone’s electricity bills, but what does it actually fund? Stephen Robb writes

RENEWABLES 13 August 2025

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Wind generation falls to 24% in July

Wind generation falls to 24% in July

NEWS 13 August 2025

Ireland still reliant on natural gas for electricity generation

Ireland still reliant on natural gas for electricity generation

NEWS 11 August 2025

Wind and solar - simple concept with complex reality

Wind and solar - simple concept with complex reality

Wind and solar - simple concept with complex reality

RENEWABLES 6 August 2025

Hydrogen to power sustainability village at Tullamore Show

Hydrogen to power sustainability village at Tullamore Show

Hydrogen to power sustainability village at Tullamore Show

NEWS 6 August 2025

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PSO levy funding renewables to fall by 38%

PSO levy funding renewables to fall by 38%

The levy supporting renewable energy schemes will fall by 38% in 2025/26 due to forecasted higher wholesale prices reducing the need for funding.

RENEWABLES 23 July 2025

Poultry power breakthrough in the North

Poultry power breakthrough in the North

Stephen Robb reports on a new renewable energy system developed in Northern Ireland, which turns poultry manure into heat and biochar, while capturing ammonia.

RENEWABLES 23 July 2025

Bad policy and lazy governance – industry body hits out at biofuel proposals

Bad policy and lazy governance – industry body hits out at biofuel proposals

Palm Oil Mill Effluent, a key feedstock for biofuels like HVO, has been linked to fraud allegations, but the real problem is bad policy and lazy governance, according to the group Fuels for Ireland.

NEWS 23 July 2025

Fundamental issues need clarification on RHO bill – IrBEA

Fundamental issues need clarification on RHO bill – IrBEA

The Irish Bioenergy Association has welcomed the publication of the Government’s flagship Renewable Heat Obligation bill, but says fundamental issues still need to be clarified.

RENEWABLES 23 July 2025

Sharp rise in solar planning as 1,100ac come into system

Sharp rise in solar planning as 1,100ac come into system

It’s been a busy month in the Irish planning system, with over 1,100ac worth of solar farm projects either approved or submitted across the country.

NEWS 23 July 2025

Ireland risks infringement over renewable hurdles

Ireland risks infringement over renewable hurdles

A key provision of the updated Renewable Energy Directive is the requirement for member states to designate “renewables acceleration areas,” where the planning process will be streamlined.

NEWS 23 July 2025

Ireland's new heat policy - what it means

Ireland's new heat policy - what it means

Will Ireland’s new Renewable Heat Obligation jumpstart the anaerobic digestion sector, or open the floodgates to imported fuels? Asks Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 23 July 2025

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The Casey family of Causeway on top

The winners of the Kerry Dairy Ireland Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards were announced at an awards ceremony on Tuesday night.

The Casey family of Causeway on top

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