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ESB

Irish vertically integrated electricity utility

esb.ie

Headquarters: Dublin 2, Ireland
Founded year: 1927
Company type: Government agency
Number of employees: 5,000–10,000

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Latest news about ESB

In short: ESB implemented price hikes for electricity and gas while reporting a record €2.7 billion investment and undergoing a CEO pay increase.

Company announcements

May 28 ESB

ESB raises electricity and gas prices by 8% and 7.7%

The increase, effective July 1, 2026, is due to wholesale energy costs from Middle East conflict. This is the first rise since Oct 2022.

May 27 ESB

ESB warns public about dangers of swimming in reservoirs

Deep, fast-flowing waters and fluctuating levels pose serious hazards. ESB urges safer swimming locations.

April 2 ESB

ESB reports record €2.7 billion investment in energy infrastructure

Profit after tax of €636 million supports expansion of renewables and networks, reducing carbon intensity by 53% since 2005.

March 25 ESB

ESB announces 2025 annual results with profit after tax €636m

Record capital investment of €2.7bn, a €70m profit reduction due to Storm Éowyn, and planned €20bn investment over five years.

Media coverage

June 30 Mayo News

"It is scandalous" - ESB €2.9 billion profits criticised by Mayo TD as electricity prices rise

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June 2 Renewable Energy World

ESB, Red Rock complete monopiles at Inch Cape

Scottish project completes turbine foundation milestone...

March 24 Limerick Leader

ESB profits down by 10% due to impact of Storm Eowyn

The ESB Group saw a 10% drop in profit after tax last year due to "unplanned costs" relating to Storm Eowyn, the Cabinet heard on...

5 July 2025 Yahoo

Ireland Ends Use of Coal for Power Generation

Ireland is no longer burning coal to produce electricity after the country's last coal-fired unit was converted to use heavy fuel oil. ESB, the plant's...

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