Recent geopolitical instability, particularly ongoing tensions in the Middle East, has once again raised concerns about rising energy prices and their impact on electricity bills. Given Ireland’s exposure to international fuel markets—especially natural gas—it… 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
The SEM Committee has now published its final decision on the Parameters and Scalars underpinning the Day-Ahead System Services Auction (DASSA), marking an important milestone in the delivery of the Future Arrangements for System Services… Read More
Why Are Prices High? Gas, Hedging, and Your Bill Two key factors influence the price you pay: Ireland’s reliance on natural gas and the “hedging” strategy suppliers use to protect you from market shocks. The… Read More
Over July and August, the EAI submitted responses to two important consultations related to the market for system services: one on the DASSA Parameters & Scalars and the other on the DS3 Temporal Scarcity Scalar… Read More
Towards the end of July, the EAI submitted responses to two important consultations relating to additional charges placed on market participants: one on imperfections charges and another on harmonised other system charges. This article explores… Read More
The Electricity Association of Ireland has formally submitted our response to the Commission for Regulation of Utilities’ (CRU) consultation on the Initial Project Assessment (IPA) for the proposed MaresConnect interconnector. In our submission, we urged… Read More
The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) has published its draft determination for the sixth Price Review (PR6), outlining a substantial €14.1bn investment package for Ireland’s electricity networks from 2026 to 2030. The plan, which… Read More
This paper examines the impact of interconnection on the SEM, focussing on its implication for security of supply, system costs, dispatch down, and market coupling. It highlights the need for a recalibrated approach… Read More