Key Enlightened Transition Facts in 2015

Government Policies

• The security of Ireland’s energy supplies is put ahead of immediate low energy prices.
• No new contracts for major road-building projects or airport expansion
• Congestion charging is introduced
• Aviation fuel is taxed as a result of EU Directive

Economy

• Energy prices have grown at 6% per year since 2005
• Petrol prices have increased by 80% since then
• Electricity prices have also increased by 80%

Business

• Renewables now 30% of energy generation
• Waste a big issue - much is exported
• 5 Incinerators built since 2005

Households

• Saving money by reducing waste of all kinds is part of the psyche
• We no longer expect to get all kinds of fruit and veg all through the year
• Housing boom ended in 2009 but soft landing
• Smart metering in all homes allows variable pricing of electricity