Rising Energy Prices Trigger Government Response

The government has introduced a number of measures to try and limit rising energy costs created by war in the Middle East

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Briain Kelly
March 25, 2026

Inside this Edition:

  • Government Steps in to Tackle Rising Energy Costs

  • Ireland Exceeds EU Average in Renewable Energy Generation

  • How to Make Your Home Ready For a Heat Pump

  • The Benefits of Adding Battery Storage to Your Solar Panels

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Measures Taken to Limit Impact of Spiralling Energy Prices

The government has taken steps this week to try to limit the damage done by rapidly increasing energy costs from the war in Iran.

A number of changes were announced yesterday to limit the cost increases to petrol, diesel, and heating fuel.

However, the government has already stressed that these measures will be strictly time-limited, and are currently expected to be removed towards the end of May.

Government Introduces Measures To Ease High Fuel Costs - Energy Efficiency

The government has today confirmed a number of measures that will be taken to try and limit the impact of rising oil and gas costs in recent weeks.

energyefficiency.ie/blog/government-introduces-measures-to-ease-high-fuel-costs

Ireland Exceeds EU Average in Renewable Energy Generation

Ireland is just ahead of the European average in terms of renewable energy, as nearly half of all electricity came from green sources in 2025.

New figures from Eurostat show that 47.3% of the EU electricity generation came from renewable sources in 2025.

Ireland is roughly halfway through the pack, ranking 15th out of the EU-27 countries. However, we were just above the average, with 48.64% of electricity being generated by renewables.

Making Your Home Heat Pump Ready

A heat pump can be one of the best ways to improve the energy efficiency of your home by eliminating fossil fuel usage for heating and hot water.

But getting a heat pump isn’t as simple as swapping out a boiler. Your home has to be up to standard if you want a heat pump to be able to deliver comfort and savings on your energy bills.

Read our guide on what is needed to make your home ready for a heat pump.

What to know about preparing your home for a heat pump

How to tell if your home is ready for a heat pump to be installed, and what improvements to its insulation and more to make if it is not.

energyefficiency.ie/blog/making-your-home-heat-pump-ready

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That’s it for this week. If you want to learn more about how you can save more in your home while living more sustainably, then keep an eye out for our next edition.

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