Transport and heating sectors can ‘deliver immediate and longer-term solutions’

Excellence awards showcase contribution of engineering profession to society

Appeal by ESB of original UCC/Aviva case expected to be heard in October

For your diary: National Construction Summit, Techstars Startup Weekend, IAG AGM

Work on Dublin 2 project will commence in June and should create up to 500 jobs

Companies expect project will provide renewable energy to power 150,000 homes

Jobs follow new contracts in Africa, Middle East, Europe and with funding agencies

Castlepook Wind Farm in Ballyhoura Forest will make electricity for 17,000 households

Incremental changes in existing technology are not enough to cut carbon emissions

Former SSE Airtricity executive will manufacturer later this year

Electric Ireland the best-known subdivision but State-owned body has many subsidiaries

Operating profit rises 15% to €635 million as ESB reports €71m rise in after-tax profits

One-third of young never climbed a tree, 10% have not enjoyed exposure to forest – survey

Hotels have come out of the boiled cabbage school of catering to be great places to eat

Ninety-three actions lodged last week over flooding, bringing total to more than 130

ESB boss says it believes it operates dams in Lee Valley to top international standards

Technology is set to radically change the electricity market, says chief executive

Company says wholesale electricity markets are ‘challenging’ due to low prices.

ESB chief executive predicts massive shift toward self-sufficiency in energy market

Event is hosted by ESB and the Institute of International and European Affairs

Position of secretary general remains vacant almost a year after it was first advertised

Are you being served? The column that looks at stock, service and style around Ireland

Company welcomes ‘solid performance’ in challenging year as operating profits dip 20%

Repair work to be carried out to ensure that they do not fall into further disrepair

Ireland lags countries such as Germany in developing a structure for teaching trades in traditional and new sectors of the economy but new Apprenticeship Council may fill the void

Some 50 towns will initially benefit from faster internet under a Vodafone and ESB venture. Good news for all

Operating profits decline by €33 million as winter storms cost energy provider €25 million

Old power station in Poolbeg ceased operation in 2010

Four years after Poolbeg power station shut, the ESB is thinking of getting rid of the chimneys

ESB to decide by the end of the year whether Sandymount landmark will be demolished

Investment to be used to finance acquisition of smart building solutions firm American Auto-Matrix

Pay freeze for staff expires this month, with unions considering request for a rise

Employees claimed company deliberately failed to address €1.7 billion shortfall

Heat was on in secret talks to reach accord

Staff refuse to co-operate with cost cutting

Request part of plan to raise additional €100 million from State companies

Letter to staff from chief executive said ESB’s support for the pension plan was ‘resolute’

Trustees chairman warns payment to Government puts scheme under severe financial strain

Energy group reports profits of €194 million for last year