Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

The Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment is today launching a communications campaign designed to support householders and businesses to manage their energy costs. 💡 The ongoing conflict in Iran has triggered a sharp increase in oil prices, driving cost increases in fuel and home heating oil, and raising the risk of higher energy prices more generally. The campaign points to the recently introduced €755 million package of temporary supports, while highlighting the long term supports and grants available to households, farms, contractors and businesses to lower their energy costs. The campaign also shares advice on immediate steps that can be taken that don’t cost a cent as well as the most impactful actions households can take now to prepare for rising costs. Through gov.ie/ReduceYourUse, people can explore practical ways to take control of their energy use – from switching energy provider and making the most of smart meters, to improving energy efficiency in the home or workplace over time. The campaign also highlights the range of supports available, including grants for insulation, heating upgrades and solar PV, helping to reduce costs while improving comfort and long-term energy resilience. Our campaign website shares supports and advice from Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) and ESB Networks, as well as business and transport focused information via the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment and the Department of Transport. Saving energy saves money – At home, on the move and for your business.⚡ Find out more in our bio! #SavingEnergySavesMoney #ReduceYourUse #EnergySupports

🚨 We are aware of a text message and email scam claiming to be from gov.ie about an energy support scheme. If you receive such a text or email: ⚠️ Do not engage ⚠️ Do not share any personal information #ThinkBeforeYouClick

Reusing, repurposing, and repairing makes the Circular Economy go round ♻️ Find out how you can share, swap and repair. It's time to get circular! Find out more at gov.ie/CircularEconomy

A fantastic morning in Tullamore at the Energy & Infrastructure Conference hosted by @bnmireland . Encouraging to see the progress being made together on renewables and energy security, with strong collaboration across the public and private sectors as we continue to accelerate clean, sustainable energy across Ireland

Today, Minister Darragh O'Brien TD launched the Offshore Wind Energy Programme Annual Report, which highlights progress in accelerating the delivery of offshore renewable energy in Ireland. Minister O'Brien says: "The recent volatility in international fossil fuel prices and supply disruptions caused by the conflict in the Middle East underlines the importance of developing our own renewable energy, especially offshore wind, of which Ireland has an abundance." View more on gov.ie/dcee #WindPowerIrl #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy #OffshoreWind

🚴 There’s never been a better time to get on a bike! The purpose of Bike Week is to encourage new, occasional, and seasoned cyclists to make cycling part of their lifestyle. Bike Week 2026 runs until this Sunday, 17th May 2026. For more information, visit transportforireland.ie

Minister @darraghobrientd has launched the Offshore Wind Energy Programme Report, outlining advancement in offshore energy delivery. 🍃 The Minister says the impact of world events highlights the importance of developing Ireland’s offshore renewable energy. He emphasises that there is significant international interest in investing in Ireland’s offshore renewable energy (ORE) development. Read more in link in bio. #RenewableEnergy #OffshoreWind #WindPowerIrl

Minister @alan_dillon has launched the 2026 Anti-Dumping Initiative, with a further €3 million in funding to support local authorities and communities tackling illegal dumping nationwide ♻️ The Minister also announced increased fines for littering and dog fouling, rising from €150 to €250 from 1 September. Since 2017, the initiative has supported over 2,200 projects and helped remove more than 26,000 tonnes of illegally dumped waste across Ireland. Read more, link in our bio!

This week’s EU Energy Informal is taking place in Nicosia under the Cyprus Presidency, with Minister for Fisheries and the Marine, @timmydooleytd attending. The meeting is a great opportunity for Ministers to discuss the European Commission’s proposals to address rising energy prices resulting from the conflict in the Middle East.

Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O'Brien and Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Services Reform and Digitalisation Jack Chambers have today signed regulations to give effect to introducing a scale of fees for environmental judicial reviews. Read more: Link in bio

Circular Dress Collaborative is an award-winning social enterprise helping to reduce textile waste through buying, selling, repairing and repurposing pre-loved clothing - while also supporting local skills development and employment opportunities in Donegal. Ireland’s Circular Economy Strategy 2026–2028 highlights how we can rethink how we design, produce and use textiles 🌍👗 Read Ireland’s Whole of Government Circular Economy Strategy 2026–2028, link in our bio! #CircularEconomy #SustainableFashion #ReuseRepairRepurpose

⚡ Energy costs are impacting everyone. That’s why Government has introduced a range of supports to ease the pressure. We’re helping households, farms and businesses to lower costs with grants for energy upgrades and free upgrades for those who need it most. In the meantime, small changes at home, and on the move, can help your energy go further. Saving Energy Saves Money. 💡 Visit gov.ie/ReduceYourUse for advice and supports.