SEAI’s DESS Consultation There was a lot of engagement with SEAI in the development of this consultation response, which was appreciated by the EAI. The response noted that the current methodology used to assess energy… Read More
The SEM Committee has recently published two important consultations proposing changes to the Capacity Remuneration Mechanism (CRM). While distinct in scope, both form part of a wider programme of work as the SEM prepares for… Read More
Recent reforms in Great Britain, led by the National Energy System Operator (NESO), mark a significant step in the evolution of electricity markets. Through updated metering rules, households and businesses can now participate more directly… Read More
This is a recent discussion report from a Policy Eye Roundtable on Supporting the Northern Ireland Electricity Grid and System held in November 2025, in Belfast. EAI were represented by CEO, Dara Lynott, at… Read More
Statement by Electricity Association of Ireland (EAI) following meeting with the National Energy Affordability Taskforce (NEAT) this afternoon Electricity suppliers are working hard to protect consumers from global energy volatility. The association emphasised the… Read More
Calls to abandon Ireland’s retrofit programme—most recently prompted by commentary on an ESRI report—are missing the bigger picture. Ireland still relies on imported fossil fuels for most of its home heating. That dependency leaves families… Read More
As Northern Ireland’s energy system shifts toward a smarter and more flexible future, a legislative feature that once sat quietly in the background is moving to the foreground: metering responsibility. The Utility Regulator has recently… Read More
The release of Ireland’s Large Energy User Action Plan (LEAP) is warmly welcomed by the EAI as it sets out a strategic framework to ensure that the growth of energy-intensive industries aligns with national climate… Read More
At the beginning of 2026, each of the Electricity Association of Ireland’s core committees – Markets, Policy and Retail – held dedicated strategy sessions to agree their advocacy priorities for the year ahead. These sessions… Read More