Intent: IrBEA letter to Minister O'Brien seeking 1. That the RHO legislation is published and progressed immediately without delay. 2.That the Government urgently introduces additional ongoing supports to support indigenous biomethane production as an alternative to the multiplier. 3 A strong statement reaffirming the Government’s commitment to the Irish biomethane sector. 4.Meet with IrBEA and biomethane developer members to discuss policy and system bottlenecks impacting on projects.
Details: IrBEA CEO Seán Finan sent a letter to Minister Darragh O'Brien TD, his advisor and Department officials highlight the concerns of biomethane developers, the broader biomethane industry and IrBEA member regarding the rejection by the EU of the Irish Government proposal for the introduction of a multi, ...
Intent: To lobby for the acceleration of policy introduction and supports for bioenergy in the heating sector and to discuss the items of concern for the bioenergy sector in terms of heat policy including the Renewable Heat Obligation, SSRH and need to roll out biomass fuelled district heating as well as other issued impacting the biomethane, biomass and biofuel sectors.
Details: IrBEA CEO Seán Finan met with Oonagh Buckley DCEE Secretary General and Brian Carroll DCEE Assistant Secretary General at DCEE offices, alongside other members of Renewable Energy Ireland. IrBEA highlight the items of concern for the bioenergy sector in terms of heat policy including the Renewable , ...
Intent: Awareness of key policy priorities and emerging challenges and to ensure awareness of the role and contribution of Waste to Energy.
Details: Energy and waste policy matters and regulation impacting the waste to energy sector and to encourage further engagement. Specific matters include district heating, Public Health (Single Use Vapes) Bill, the EU Climate Policy, ETS and EU Rules on Nitrous Oxide Canisters
Intent: Ensure Ibec policy asks on strengthening energy affordability in Ireland are understood within the NEAT::Secure an opportunity for Ibec to participate in a future meeting of the NEAT::Influence the national response to the fuel crisis to ensure policy measures effectively support impacted businesses::Reduce policy related fixed costs on electricity bills through direct Exchequer subvention:
Details: Ibec engorgement with officials on National Energy Affordability Taskforce (NEAT)
Intent: Support for Wind Energy Ireland's recommendations for Ireland's EU Presidency as set out in our paper, Driving Competitiveness, Delivering Climate Action: Ireland’s European Council Presidency Agenda for Energy, which is available online here: https://windenergyireland.com/images/files/wei-ireland-eu-council-presidency-paper-070126.pdf
11th March Oonagh BuckleyAs part of Renewable Energy Ireland, joined colleagues in a meeting with Oonagh Buckley to discuss Heat sector in Ireland. District Heating including strategic role of public sector bodies, Heat (Networks and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024 and EIB initiative - Meeting20th January, 20th April, 27th April Áine DoyleDiscussed Heat Bill, pre-development projects - Phone call22nd April Delcan MeallyDiscussed district heating at the SEAI Energy Show - Event / Reception
Intent: To encourage the departments ongoing work to improve the competitiveness issue of high electricity prices and to learn about future work on carbon pricing and electricity tariffs.
Details: Met with officials at the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment to discuss the cost of electricity
Intent: To raise awareness of issues industry are facing with regards to the grid in terms of delay and high costs and how flexible grid connections can help ease grid congestion and speed up the connection process.
