The Electricity Association of Ireland (EAI) is the representative body for the electricity industry and gas retail sector operating within the Single Electricity Market (SEM) on the island of Ireland.
Electricity has a fundamental role in providing energy services in a decarbonised, sustainable future, in particular through the progressive electrification of transport and heating.
We believe this can be achieved, in the overall interest of society, through competitive markets that foster investment and innovation.
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European Commission Proposes Major Reform of the EU Emissions Trading System
The European Commission has published a wide-ranging proposal to revise the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) for the period from 2031 to 2040. The review is intended to align the carbon market with the… Read More
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Electricity Association of Ireland elects Brendan Kelly (BnM) as Chair and Kevin Hannafin (Energia) as Vice-Chair
The Electricity Association of Ireland (EAI) has elected Brendan Kelly, Head of Commercial at BnM, as Chair of the Association and Kevin Hannafin, Director of Regulation at Energia, as Vice-Chair. The… Read More
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Dispatch Down: Why Curtailment and Constraint Matter More Than Ever
As Ireland continues its transition to a cleaner electricity system, renewable generation is playing an increasingly significant role in meeting demand. Wind energy now supplies a substantial proportion of Ireland’s electricity, with ever greater volumes… Read More
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