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The following Delegated Regulations have been made under the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation...

The Commission for Regulation of Utilities has published a comprehensive policy framework for connecting biomethane producers to Ireland's gas network, introducing significant changes to economic testing periods, financial security...

The March announcements of the Government's approval of a State-led emergency gas reserve alongside An Bord Pleanála's award of planning permission for a previously refused gas storage facility are important steps...

On 12 March 2024, the European Parliament formally adopted and approved revisions to the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (recast) (EPBD) that are intended to reduce carbon...

Last week marked a significant milestone in Ireland's journey towards a sustainable future with the publication of a series of key documents by the Department of the Environment...

On 25 June 2025, the European Commission adopted a new State aid framework accompanying its Clean Industrial Deal, a plan to accelerate decarbonisation, reindustrialisation and innovation...

The Government adopted a Private Wires Policy Statement, which is available here: Private Wires Policy Statement.

EU energy Ministers agreed on 9 September 2022 on short-term measures to decrease high energy prices, reiterated in the State of the Union Address.

The turbines were built on foot of planning permission which was granted in 2004. The plaintiffs alleged nuisance in the form of noise and vibration generated...

In October 2024, some key building blocks for Phase 2 have been put in place. They include Government approval of the South-Coast Designated Maritime Area Plan and a Decision on Grid Connection Policy.

In general terms, a "corporate" power purchase agreement refers to a contractual arrangement whereby independent generators (typically renewable) and corporates that are large energy consumers, contract for the sale of power to that consumer.

The Supreme Court delivered a significant judgment in the case of Coolglass Windfarm Limited v. An Comisiún Pleanála [2026] IESC 5 on 5 February 2026 dismissing...

Energy developers, banks, investors, corporate offtakers and anyone else involved in the solar industry (and perhaps the energy industry more broadly) should ensure that they have a good understanding...

Following concerns from Ireland's Transmission System Operator (EirGrid) as to overdemand and constraints on the electricity network...

A new Electricity Connection Policy for Generation and System Services ("ECP-GSS") will be implemented in 2025, according to the Commission for Regulation of Utilities.

This will be the third onshore auction run by the Government under the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS). Stakeholders will immediately note several key differences...

An Bord Pleanála (Board) refused to grant planning permission on the basis that the proposed development would materially contravene both the County Development Plan and the county's wind energy strategy.