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In the Spotlight: Transforming Moneypoint into a critical renewable hub

We ceased the use of coal for generation at our Moneypoint station in Co Clare in June 2025, marking a significant milestone in the country's energy landscape. We continue to maintain the site for energy security while transforming it into a critical renewable hub.

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Energy Prices

Our retail arm, Electric Ireland, also published an update on retail electricity prices in 2024 which details the role of hedging in electricity prices, comparisons to other European countries and the drivers of differences in price between Ireland and other countries. 

ESB White Paper on Electricity Costs July 2025

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Electricity Retail Price Update - February 2024

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Our generation activities

We are progressing a pipeline of projects and acquisitions, including initiatives with our trusted partners, to deliver a target 5GWs of renewable electricity by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2040.  As with all our generation activities, we are committed to Ireland’s environment and natural landscape; and engaging sustainability as our core value; with particular focus on waterways and fish stocks. Through the pages and associated videos linked below, we provide information on our fishery preservation activities, our role on the River Shannon.

Our fishery operations

Learn more about our work in managing, conducting and preserving the fisheries throughout the Shannon, Erne, Lee and Liffey catchments.

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Our role on the River Shannon

We provide comprehensive information on the co-ordinated approach to management of water levels on the River Shannon and what happens during flood events.

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Our temporary generation facilities

To meet increasing energy demand and ensure energy security, ESB has been tasked with rolling out critical temporary generation plants at our existing sites.

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Reports and Publications

We are committed to open and transparent reporting on all matters relevant to our business.  Below are recent reports published as well as our group policies which are updated regularly.