# Ireland Electrified Demands Smarter Energy Costs | Dublin News

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Published: 2026-09-10T08:31:26+00:00
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Ireland Electrified is sounding the alarm on sky-high electricity prices—nearly triple gas costs after taxes—and pushing for bold fixes to make electrification affordable. They’re calling out big utilities and grid upgrade costs being dumped on consumers, arguing that UK-style tax funding could slash bills. Ideas include time-based incentives to use power when renewables are abundant, slashing VAT on electricity to 5%, making heat pump installs tax-free, expanding EV grants to used cars, launching a scrappage scheme for gas guzzlers, and boosting rural electrification. Their goal? Empower consumers to drive Ireland’s energy transition toward independence, savings, and sustainability. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/eebbd74a71e12e11

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