"Wasted" electricity generated at nighttime when there's little demand should be given to those struggling to heat their homes.
That's according to Roscommon/Galway TD Denis Naughten, who's echoing a recommendation made by an Oireachtas committee.
A report from the committee on social protection says smart metres could be configured to provide free electricity units at night-time to those at risk of energy poverty.
Deputy Naughten says there are many nights when far more energy is generated by wind turbines than is needed - and is essentially wasted.
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