The Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment ("DCEE") is consulting until 21 November 2025 on implementation of Article 26 of the Net-Zero Industry Regulation (EU) 2024/1735.

Certainty around use of the grid is critical to development of renewable energy projects. Two recent decisions in this area are outlined below.

As Northern Ireland continues to progress towards its net zero targets, energy policy is evolving to reflect a broader, more diversified approach to sustainability.

The Government is consulting on an Electricity Storage Policy Framework for Ireland, as envisaged under the Climate Action Plan. The closing date for responses is 27 January 2023.

Matheson's quarterly construction bulletin examines recent developments in Ireland's construction and infrastructure sectors, including the introduction of a simplified Building Energy Rating scale, the practical implications of force majeure clauses amid global conflicts, and key court decisions on construction contract amendments.

The European Union's electricity market design provisions have been transposed into Irish law through new regulations addressing flexible connection agreements and grid information requirements. These changes aim to streamline grid connections in capacity-constrained areas while establishing transparency standards for distribution system operators and system users.

As part of proposals to address recent issues in EU energy markets, the Commission wishes to support long-term investment in energy storage, which will be critical to energy transition.

European Union (Trans-European Transport Network Streamlining) Regulations 2024 S.I. No. 184/2024 transpose provisions of the TEN-T Directive (EU) 2021/1187.

The European Union has adopted its 20th package of sanctions against Russia, introducing unprecedented measures including the first-ever activation of the EU's anti-circumvention tool and comprehensive restrictions on crypto-asset services. The package targets payment services, financial institutions, energy transport, and establishes new legal protections for EU firms while significantly expanding the scope of entities and vessels subject to sanctions.

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The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (“CRU”) has issued two decisions which are supportive of development of biomethane production in Ireland.

The European Commission signalled plans to progress decarbonisation, electrification and competitiveness in a Communication on the Clean Industrial Deal and an Action Plan for Affordable Energy.

In line with its obligations under EU law, the Commission for Energy Regulation recently designated EirGrid plc as Nominated Electricity Market Operator for Ireland...

The European Commission has proposed a new Regulation to future-proof electricity bills by reducing system costs and promoting electrification and digitalisation. The proposal introduces significant changes to network tariff structures, smart metering deployment targets, and taxation frameworks designed to incentivise flexible consumption patterns and support grid efficiency.

The Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment published an initial decision on non-price criteria in renewable energy auctions, required...

The Irish transmission system operator (EirGrid) has identified security of supply issues due to anticipated data centre electricity demand.

The European Commission is calling for evidence and consulting until 14 November 2025 on the scope and content of its revision of the Guidelines on State aid for rescuing and restructuring...

The European Commission is calling for evidence and consulting until 14 November 2025 on the scope and content of its revision of the Guidelines on State aid for rescuing...

What is becoming clear in the attempts to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, is that there is not one simple solution; huge changes need to be made to the way we power our businesses...

The Supreme Court recently handed down a judgment on the legality of wayleave notices issued by ESB for entry onto private lands in order to perform upgrading works to an existing electricity line.