Safety message emphasizes dangers of overhead wires as festive season begins ESB Networks has urged the public not to hang Christmas lights from electricity poles, warning that overhead wires are live and extremely dangerous. In a safety message for the festive season, the utility company emphasized that people should never take risks when it comes … Read more
ESB Networks has issued a safety warning to the three presidential candidates, strictly prohibiting the placement of election posters on electricity poles due to serious public safety risks. The electricity provider released a statement this morning reminding candidates and their campaign teams that erecting posters on electrical infrastructure “is strictly prohibited and poses a serious … Read more
New housing developments in parts of Dublin may face delays due to power grid constraints similar to those affecting 80 families in Portlaoise who cannot move into homes they have purchased. ESB Managing Director Nicholas Tarrant told an Oireachtas committee that there is “limited capacity” on the electrical network in north and west Dublin, partly … Read more
A significant debate has emerged over who should bear the financial burden of repairing widespread damage caused by Storm Éowyn, as Labour Party leader Ivana Bacik strongly opposes the ESB’s suggestion that repair costs will be passed on to consumers through future electricity bills. The controversy ignited after ESB Chief Executive Paddy Hayes revealed that … Read more
Dublin: Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has announced bold measures to alleviate the energy burden on households and businesses in Ireland. The government plans to seize excess profits from state-owned companies, such as ESB, and redistribute them to the people in an effort to reduce electricity charges. Varadkar revealed that certain state-owned enterprises have seen … Read more
The ESB is raising rates by up to 52% for using its public electric vehicle charging stations. The additions will start on December 20. The company has increased the fees twice so far this year. The company acknowledged in a notification to customers that the price increase would be unwelcome news for customers, particularly at … Read more
Dublin city centre has been struck by a power outage as ESB crews fix a fault in the Templebar area. According to ESB Networks, the issue at Bedford Row has affected more than 610 consumers, and they are working to find a solution. The company confirmed the problem on their Twitter account and the power … Read more
The Electricity Supply Board (ESB) is to recruit 1,000 people over the next three years to support the delivery of its ambitious Driven to Make a Difference: Net Zero by 2040 strategy. As part of its transformative drive to deliver the infrastructure, services and associated customer-focused solutions required to achieve net zero emissions, ESB is seeking to … Read more