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ARTICLE · 06 FEBRUARY 2026

Large Energy Users Connection Policy Decision

The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) recently published its long-awaited decision paper on the Large Energy Users Connection Policy, marking a significant development for data centre developers and other major electricity users in Ireland.

IrelandEnergy and Natural Resources
Owen Collins
Owen Collins
James  Woodhouse
James Woodhouse
Alison O'Brien
Alison O'Brien
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The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) recently published its long-awaited decision paper on the Large Energy Users Connection Policy, marking a significant development for data centre developers and other major electricity users in Ireland.

This decision introduces new criteria for assessing grid connection applications for data centre developers whose rapid growth continues to shape Ireland’s electricity demand profile.

In this insight, we provide an overview of the key developments arising from the CRU’s decision paper.

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