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On 1 March 2013 the Single Electricity Market Committee, the regulator of the wholesale market for electricity, published a key decision affecting all wind energy generators on the island of Ireland.

The Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications (the Department) has recently invited comments from interested parties on the proposals...

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

Ireland is required to source 16% of total energy consumption from renewable energy sources by 2020. In order to meet this overall target of 16% of all energy from renewable sources, the contribution of wind energy to electricity generation will be 33%.

Welcome to our March 2025 edition of Legal News.

One part of the Government’s recovery policy is the commercialisation of State assets. As required by the terms of its agreement with the European Central Bank, the European Commission and the International Monetary Fund (colloquially known as the "Troika"), the Irish Government has conducted a study designed to evaluate commercialisation opportunities in relation to State-owned assets and State-owned companies.

Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013, a ‘project' is an activity which includes or is intended to include construction work...

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 Government published the General Scheme of the Heat (Networks and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024 (Bill) in early November 2024 to support the nationwide roll-out of district heating. What do you need to know?

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.

Understanding cookie consent policies is essential for website compliance and user privacy. This content explores the implications of accepting different categories of cookies, including analytics and targeting options, and what consent means for data collection practices.

The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (“CRU”) has issued two decisions which are supportive of development of biomethane production in 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 Irish Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment has launched a public consultation on the draft National Mitigation Plan.

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 consulting until 13 February 2023 on policy proposals that would lead to amendment of the Internal Market in Electricity Regulation...