Unplugging Electrification?
Climate Change Advisory Council 2024 Electricity Review On May 13th, the Climate Change Advisory Council (CCAC) published its annual review into the state of the electricity sector in Ireland. The report… Read More
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Carbon Contracts for Difference to Boost Low-Carbon Industrial Heating
The industrial sector across Europe needs to shift towards decarbonised heating to meet climate objectives. However, the shift to direct electrification, or indirect electrification through hydrogen or other forms of, is capital intensive when compared… Read More
The Design of Day-Ahead Auctions for System Services
An EirGrid and SONI consultation on the Day-Ahead Auctions for System Services (DASSA) closed on May 24th. This was an important consultation and is the first consultation by the TSOs (Transmission System Operators) on the… Read More
Defining and Addressing Energy Poverty in Ireland
Over the last number of years, energy costs for heating, electricity and transport have all increased due to geopolitical events. This has had an impact on people’s ability to meet their energy needs, resulting in… Read More
The Devil is in the Detail: Reaction to Ireland’s NECP
On April 16th, the EAI attended a panel discussion titled “Maintaining Competitiveness while Advancing the Net-Zero Transition” hosted by the Institute for International and European Affairs (IIEA). The panel consisted of senior officials from the… Read More
Renewable Energy Support Scheme 4 Terms and Conditions – Why is it so Important?
The most recent Climate Action Plan 2024 has set an onshore wind target of 9GW installed capacity and 8GW of solar capacity. The Department of the Environment, Climate, and Communications (DECC) has run three RESS… Read More
Decoding the Strategy: A Close Look at CRU’s Approach to Price Review 6
As the CRU gets ready for its 6th price review (PR6) covering the years from 2026 to 2030, significant transformation lies ahead for Ireland’s electricity grid, and how it should be financed. Read More
Household Energy Price Index – Irish Electricity Prices Fall 9% in March
The Household Energy Price Index (HEPI) report is a monthly publication which analyses electricity and natural gas prices for customers in 33 capital cities across Europe. Commissioned by the Austrian energy regulator (Energie-Control) and the… Read More
Renewable Heat Obligations vs Feed-in Tariffs for the Biomethane Industry, Carrots and Sticks
Introduction Ireland is setting its sights on biomethane as a key vector in the energy transition. Despite significant potential for growth, biomethane in Ireland remains underdeveloped in comparison to our European counterparts. The Department for… Read More