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56% of Irish CEOs Say Maintaining Profit Is a Major Challenge in 2026 - What It Means for Manufacturers
The Ibec CEO Survey 2026 paints a clear picture of the pressure Irish business leaders are under. For manufacturers in particular, the numbers make for difficult reading. Here is what the data shows and what it means for energy costs on the factory floor.
Irish Pubs Are Calling for Budget Support in 2027 - Here's What It Means for Hospitality
The Vintners' Federation of Ireland wants Government to introduce a targeted tax credit for pubs in Budget 2027. While that campaign builds momentum, Irish pub owners are already facing real cost pressure right now. Here's what the proposal involves and what you can do about your energy bills today.
IED 2.0 Is Coming to Ireland July 1st. Is Your Site Ready?
Ireland's most energy-intensive manufacturers are facing a significant regulatory deadline. The recast Industrial Emissions Directive (IED 2.0) must be transposed into Irish national law by 1 July 2026, and for pharmaceutical and food manufacturing sites operating under EPA licences, the implications are already taking shape. Here is what you need to know and how to get ahead of it.
Ireland's Pharma Sector Cuts Electricity-Related CO₂ by 30%, What's Driving the Change?
Ireland's pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical sector has recorded a 30% reduction in electricity-related CO₂ emissions over the past three years, according to the BioPharmaChem Ireland Sustainability and Responsible Care Report 2026. For businesses tracking carbon performance and energy costs, this is a significant marker of what's possible when decarbonisation strategy is embedded at the operational level.
Closed Water Loops for Food Manufacturers
Water is one of the biggest operating costs in food production, and regulatory pressure on how you use and discharge it is only increasing. This guide explains how closed water loop systems work, what technologies are involved, and how manufacturers are cutting freshwater intake by up to 60% while strengthening their sustainability credentials
Why Energy Costs Hit Regional Irish Hotels Harder Than Dublin And What to Do About It
The structural difference between Dublin and regional Irish hotels isn't just about room rates or occupancy. It's about what kind of business you're running. A food-led regional hotel carries a fundamentally higher energy cost burden per euro of revenue and the data makes that case clearly. For regional hoteliers, the question isn't whether energy costs matter. It's whether you're managing them with the same rigour you apply to payroll, procurement and pricing
Priority for Ireland’s Office Market: Deep Retrofits
Buildcost’s report highlights how deep retrofit is becoming a commercial priority for Ireland’s office market. As landlords and businesses face rising energy costs, tenant demands and sustainability pressures, improving building performance is no longer just about compliance. It is now a practical way to protect asset value, reduce operating costs and bring office space back to mark
UKHospitality Calls for better Government Support to tackle energy costs
UKHospitality has called for targeted government support to help hospitality businesses manage the ongoing pressure of rising energy costs. This blog looks at why the sector remains highly exposed to energy volatility, what support is being requested, and how better energy visibility can help operators reduce waste, protect margins, and build greater resilience.
Ireland’s High Energy Prices: Businesses can’t wait for long term fixes
Ireland’s energy prices remain above the EU average. Here's why infrastructure, gas dependency and rising demand are putting pressure on Irish businesses.
The Not So ‘Smart’ Meters.
The Not So ‘Smart’ Meters.
The electricity meter, that once considered single source of truth, that last bastion of reliable measurement… well that myth has now been shattered.
Boosting Home Comfort and Cutting Bills: SEAI Announces Increased Grants for Homeowners
Strengthening International Links: Meeting the Canadian Ambassador in Mullingar
Watt Footprint welcome the Canadian Ambassador to Ireland
Partnering with the World’s Best School for Environmental Action!
Pictured L-R: Ken Jones, The Arbor School; Stephen St Leger, Watt Footprint; Matthew Greene, Enterprise Ireland; Paul O’Reilly, Watt Footprint
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How one Irish business turned soaring energy bills into savings
How Watt Footprint helped Whelehan’s Wines transform soaring energy bills into real savings.
Five Years of Watt Footprint: Empowering Businesses to Take Control of Their Energy
Celebrating 5 years of Watt Footprint- the Irish energy management company helping businesses cut costs, reduce carbon, and drive sustainability.
Smappee, one of the world’s most advanced smart metering and monitoring providers, has partnered exclusively with Watt Footprint in the UAE
Watt Footprint announce partnership with Smappee, where they will be the commercial distributor for Smappee in the UAE.
Annual Watt Footprint Summer Camp 2025 took place in Dunfanaghy, County Donegal
Summer Camp 2025 brought together the Watt Footprint team in the beautiful and remote County Donegal.
Watt Footprint Chairman Visits UAE Team to Drive Growth in the Region
Watt Footprint Founder and Chairman Paul O’Reilly with UAE Team in Dubai- Driving Business Growth and Sustainable Energy Solutions