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Irish Examiner
2 days ago
- Business
- Irish Examiner
Irish businesses willing to pay more for renewables amid fears for energy future
Almost seven in 10 (68%) Irish businesses are worried about securing enough energy to meet their future needs, new research reveals, with 96% of Irish companies saying they would pay more for quicker access to renewable sources. Already, data centres consume 10% of Ireland's energy, while the attacks on Iran's oil infrastructure shows the volatility of the fossil fuel market. With significant energy demand expected to increase, business leaders in Ireland and abroad are concerned about securing sufficient reliable energy to meet their future needs, according to the EY Ireland research. Almost seven in ten (68%) Irish businesses are worried about securing enough energy to meet future needs, while more than six in 10 (62%) say that rising and unstable energy costs are already impacting profitability and competitiveness. The findings are part of the latest EY Navigating the Energy Transition report, which surveyed over 2,400 decision-makers across eight countries, including 125 respondents in Ireland. In Ireland, over 85% of businesses surveyed expect their electricity consumption to increase in the very near term, with most sectors indicating a rise of more than 10% in the next three years. This demand is expected to be driven by a range of factors, including new equipment (42%), electric vehicles (41%), technology and data centres (40%) and increased use of artificial intelligence (40%). 'A secure, stable and sufficient energy supply is no longer just a commodity for businesses, increasingly it's a competitive asset that can enable or inhibit growth and operations, particularly during periods of global energy price and supply uncertainty such as at present," said Sean Casey, EY Ireland energy sector leader. An overwhelming 96% of all businesses surveyed said that they are willing to pay more for quicker access to renewables, for example via corporate power purchase agreements, while the installation of on-premise renewable generation and storage is an increasing focus for business leaders. "Businesses are increasingly looking at on-site generation and self-sufficiency, whether via solar panels, battery storage, or the use of smart technology to optimise energy use. From a sustainability perspective, this is very welcome, however businesses say they want both green energy and energy growth, not one or the other," said Mr Casey. 'A secure, stable and sufficient energy supply is no longer just a commodity for businesses, increasingly it's a competitive asset that can enable or inhibit growth and operations, particularly during periods of global energy price and supply uncertainty such as at present," said Sean Casey, EY Ireland energy sector leader. More than 69% of businesses are planning to increase their focus on electrification, emissions reduction and energy cost management in the next three years. Sustainability remains a key strategic priority, but not at the expense of growth. 'There is clear opportunity for energy providers to reshape themselves and redefine the business energy experience to meet customers' higher expectations and greater needs," said EY Ireland customer transformation leader Richard Hepworth.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Former $41 Million All-Star Rips Ronald Acuña Jr. After Home Run Celebration
Former $41 Million All-Star Rips Ronald Acuña Jr. After Home Run Celebration originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Longtime MLB first baseman Sean Casey found himself in quite the conundrum watching Monday's Atlanta Braves-New York Mets game. Advertisement On the one hand, Casey knows—and fully admits—that Braves superstar Ronald Acuña Jr. remains one of the league's premier players. However, Casey isn't always a fan of Acuña's home run celebrations, his latest being him mimicking throwing a grenade at the Mets' dugout. In the end, Casey made his choice, publicly advising Acuña to learn from another MVP. "I look at Aaron Judge ... when he hits them, it looks like he's been there before," Casey said on "The Mayor's Office." Acuña has frequently expressed himself following homers since his 2018 debut, and it caused a stir in his early years; then-Miami Marlins pitcher José Ureña incited a bases-clearing brawl after plunking Acuña in 2018. Advertisement The Citi Field crowd applauded Mets reliever José Buttó when he threw up-and-in to Acuña on Monday night. Casey then seemingly contradicted himself, saying he had "no problem" with Acuña celebrating the home run with a "Latino flare." It's also worth noting that Casey played alongside Ken Griffey Jr. on the Cincinnati Reds and Manny Ramírez on the Boston Red Sox. Both often flashed their personality, with Ramírez sometimes holding both arms up after smashing home runs. Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. Dale Zanine-Imagn Images "I think the standard is still the standard as far as, like, acting like you've been there before," Casey said. We wouldn't blame Acuña if he ignored Casey's feedback. The 2023 NL MVP entered Wednesday hitting .396 with nine homers, 16 RBI, and a stellar 1.213 OPS across 122 plate appearances. Advertisement Incredibly, Acuña already has compiled 2.2 bWAR in 28 games, and he's on pace to make the All-Star Game despite not debuting until May 23. Related: MLB Makes Major Ronald Acuña Jr. Announcement on Monday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
MLB Makes Massive Ronald Acuña Jr. Announcement On Wednesday Night
MLB Makes Massive Ronald Acuña Jr. Announcement On Wednesday Night originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Ronald Acuña Jr. was jeered at and thrown at after opposing players took issue with his pimping a home run in Atlanta's 7-4 win over the stumbling rival New York Mets on Tuesday. Advertisement Acuña, who is batting .396 with a 1.213 OPS since his return, is clearly wearing his success on his sleeve after missing another season with a torn ACL. Longtime MLB first baseman Sean Casey even suggested Acuña look to veteran Aaron Judge for how he conducts himself. However, MLB clearly sees Acuña's boisterous personality as great TV, and the league confirmed that Acuña would represent the Braves in next month's Home Run Derby. Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna McLoone-Imagn Images Acuña, who is the first player to confirm his derby participation, will look to become the fourth player to win a derby in his home park, a feat last accomplished by Bryce Harper in 2018. Advertisement Harper was the third to do so, along with Todd Frazier (Cincinnati Reds) in 2015 and Ryne Sandberg (Chicago Cubs) in 1990, per Sarah Langs. Acuña participated in both the 2019 and 2022 Home Run derbies and was bounced by Mets slugger Pete Alonso both times. Alonso eliminated Acuña in the 2019 semifinals, whereas in 2022, it occurred in the first round. Ultimately, Acuña will be the first of many young stars to take the stage in Atlanta, but he'll likely be the most closely watched as he looks to win it for Atlanta on the big stage. Related: Braves Predicted to Pair Chris Sale With Viral No-Hitter Pitcher This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
New York Post
16-06-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Sean Casey's Savannah Bananas experience ends quickly and painfully
Former All-Star Sean Casey returned to Cincinnati for some Banana Ball and left with a torn hamstring. In his first at-bat on Friday for the Savannah Bananas, the Reds great walked on four pitches. Ball four was off the mark so much that it got by the catcher, and Casey was able to dart to first base and began to round towards second. 3 Sean Casey rounding first base moments before tearing his hamstring. @TheSavBananas/X However, it was on that turn that Casey lurched and began to grab at his hamstring. He quickly retreated to first base and then walked to the dugout. Reds announcer Jim Day was the bearer of bad news. He confirmed while calling the Reds vs. Tigers game on Saturday that Casey 'completely tore his hamstring.' 'I thought he was just playing to the crowd. You know. Like, 'Hey, I'm an older guy and it's hard for me to run,'' Day said. Casey was not the only Reds legend who joined in on the festivities. Other famous Reds alumni include Todd Frazier, Danny Graves and Bronson Arroyo. 3 Sean Casey during his time with the Yankees as a hitting coach. JASON SZENES FOR THE NEW YORK POST Though the significant injury was a bad way to end his time with the Savannah Bananas, Casey still had a great time. 'What a moment to have one more AB in front of the greatest fans in the world last night in Cincinnati!!' Casey said on X, '[Thanks] to [The Savannah Bananas and [Jesse Cole] for the opportunity! Banana Ball is so fun.' During his retirement, Casey started the 'Mayor's Office' podcast, which he continues to run to this day. Casey, who played with the Reds from 1998-2005, was also the Yankees' hitting coach in 2023. 3 Savannah Bananas players celebrate a home run by infielder Jackson Olson. Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images Banana Ball has taken over the sporting world as a very unique experience. The game is similar to baseball, but it has many twists and turns. Teams will occasionally perform dance numbers or attempt some stunts. However, this event was one of the first times that Banana Ball had caused a significant injury.
Fox News
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
Ex-MLB star Sean Casey 'completely tore his hamstring' during Savannah Bananas game, broadcaster says
Sean Casey, a former MLB All-Star with the Cincinnati Reds, reportedly suffered a serious injury while he played for the highly popular Savannah Bananas baseball team on Friday night. Cassey suffered a torn hamstring while running the bases as the team played at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati, FanDuel Sports Network broadcaster Jim Day said during the Reds' game against the Detroit Tigers. "It is real when you're running and you're 51 years of age," Day said, via The Cincinnati Enquirer. "He got a massive ovation. And he was at the plate. And he was rounding first base, thinking about going to second. And the crowd was cheering him on. Now he grabbed his hamstring. "I thought he was just playing to the crowd. You know like, 'Hey, I'm an older guy and it's hard for me to run.' Turns out he completely tore his hamstring. He completely tore the hamstring off the bone. He's got surgery this week. Took one for the team. . . . We wish Sean Casey the best. That's a tough one right there." The incident occurred in the bottom of the seventh inning. Casey was at the plate when the ball got away from the catcher. He took off for first. As Casey came around first base, he started to tug at his hamstring. The Bananas sent a pinch-runner for Casey and he came off of the field. "What a moment to have one more AB in front of the greatest fans in the world last night in Cincinnati!!" Casey wrote on X. "Thx to @TheSavBananas n @YellowTuxJesse for the opportunity! Banana Ball is so fun, what an experience! I was hoping for one more double in the gap, but I'll take the walk for the team n tight morning hammy." Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
