Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 11)
SSE plc
2025-01-21
Intent: Update on SSE’s activities and project pipeline. Policy discussion and support for the delivery of low carbon flexible power generation with respect to planning, grid, biofuels, in support of security of supply and climate targets.
Details: Delivery of decarbonised power solutions
Officials: Paul Bolger
Methods: Meeting
SSE plc
2025-01-21
Intent: Policy discussion on energy tariffs, customer supports and the need for greater customer awareness of Net Zero.
Details: Support for energy customers
Officials: Paul Bolger
Methods: Meeting, Email
Pinergy
2025-01-21
Intent: Build awareness amongst key stakeholders of our views of the energy sector and markets
Details: Future of Electricity
Officials: Jack Chambers, Paschal Donohoe, Eamon Ryan, Paul Bolger
Methods: We shared our ideas to deliver a fair and just energy transition through our 2025 pre-budget submission. The proposals included creating a Department of Energy Transition, Investment into the Electricity Grid funded from Tax receipts, Creating new sources of funding for Wind & Solar projects, Regulation of Solar PV sector, Smart metering for SMEs and mainteance of existing SEAI grants for adoption of Electric Vehicles and Solar PV. - Email
Ibec
2025-01-21
Intent: Support Ibec proposals to reduce electricity costs and a new state subvention to finance electricity infrastructure and renewable investment
Details: Measures to reduce electricity costs and boost competitiveness over the short, medium and long term
Officials: Stephen Kinsella, Alan Ahearne, Paul Bolger, Matthew Collins, Oonagh Buckley, Gary Tobin, Declan Hughes, Edward Timmins, ...
Methods: Phone call, Email
EQUINIX (IRELAND)
2025-01-20
Intent: To convey Equinix's viewpoints on connection for Equinix Data Centres::Ensure the programme for goverment includes appropriate commitments for Digital Infrastructure
Details: Energy Connection Policy
Officials: Jack Chambers, John Newham, Paul Bolger
Methods: Discussion about energy connection policy and sustainability initiatives - Meeting, Discussion about energy connection policy and sustainability initiatives - Email
Electricity Association of Ireland (EAI)
2025-01-08
Intent: To ensure that the correct policy signals stimulate appropriate market incentives and the right investments for a cost-effective transition. The shared view of the all-island electricity sector from generation through to retail is that:Ireland must increase electrification of industry in tandem with our accelerated renewables adoption.Investment of close to €2bn annually in electricity grid. An investment framework to support the decarbonisation of the All-island Electricity System.
Details: Raise awareness of a series of policy papers published by the Electricity Association of Ireland (EAI) that outline the collective view of the Electricity Sector on achieving our post-2030 Zero e-Mission Future. These policy papers follow on from a 2020 study prepared by the EAI and MaREI SFI Resea, ...
Officials: Barry Quinlan, Brian Carroll, Matthew Collins, Oonagh Buckley, Paul Bolger, Declan Hughes, Gary Tobin, Jean Carberry, ...
Methods: Circulate a series of policy papers published by the Electricity Association of Ireland (EAI) that outline the collective view of the Electricity Sector on achieving our post-2030 Zero e-Mission Future. These policy papers follow on from a 2020 study prepared by the EAI and MaREI SFI Research Centre for Energy, Climate and Marine Research and Innovation on what the all-island electricity system needs to look like in 2030 on the way to fully decarbonised electricity generation. - Letter, Circulate a series of policy papers published by the Electricity Association of Ireland (EAI) that outline the collective view of the Electricity Sector on achieving our post-2030 Zero e-Mission Future. These policy papers follow on from a 2020 study prepared by the EAI and MaREI SFI Research Centre for Energy, Climate and Marine Research and Innovation on what the all-island electricity system needs to look like in 2030 on the way to fully decarbonised electricity generation. - Email
Age Action
2024-09-20
Intent: To advocate for stronger financial supports for older persons experiencing energy poverty.
Details: Attended the Energy Poverty Action Plan Stakeholder Event hosted by DECC
Officials: Ossian Smyth, Oonagh Buckley, Paul Bolger
Methods: Event / Reception
ENERGY CLOUD Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG)
2024-09-20
Intent: Meeting with Department officials to discuss the EnergyCloud Ireland solution to tackling fuel poverty, including the recommendations pertaining to EnergyCloud Ireland in the Joint Oireachtas Committee Report on Energy Poverty.
Details: EnergyCloud Ireland was invited to meet with the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications to discuss plans to tackle energy poverty in Ireland
Officials: Paul Bolger
Methods: Meeting with Departmental officials to discuss the EnergyCloud Ireland solution to tackling fuel poverty, including the recommendations pertaining to EnergyCloud Ireland in the Joint Oireachtas Committee Energy Poverty Report. - Meeting, Follow up to meeting with Departmental officials to discuss the EnergyCloud Ireland solution to tackling fuel poverty, including the recommendations pertaining to EnergyCloud Ireland in the Joint Oireachtas Committee Energy Poverty Report. - Email, Follow up to meeting with Departmental officials to discuss the EnergyCloud Ireland solution to tackling fuel poverty, including the recommendations pertaining to EnergyCloud Ireland in the Joint Oireachtas Committee Energy Poverty Report. - Informal communication
Electricity Association of Ireland (EAI)
2024-09-20
Intent: Raising awareness of the ' Our zero e-Mission Future' conference and to save the date for attendance at the conference.
Details: Raising awareness of an energy conference ' Our zero e-mission Future' to be hosted by the Electricity Association of Ireland on 7th November, 2024
Officials: Oonagh Buckley, Matthew Collins, Paul Bolger, Barry Quinlan, Brian Carroll, Christopher O'Sullivan, James Lawless, Brian Leddin, ...
Methods: Raising awareness of the ' Our zero e-Mission Future' conference and to save the date for attendance at the conference to be held at The Whyte Recital Hall, Royal Irish Academy of Music, Dublin. - Email
Murray
2024-09-17
Intent: To build awareness of the Europa prospect off Corrib and support for its development as a potential low-emission, indigenous energy source
Details: FEL 4/19 gas exploration licence held by Europa Oil & Gas
Officials: Eamon Ryan, Paul Bolger
Methods: Contact with officials in the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications to request a meeting to provide an update on the FEL 4/19 licence. - Email, Contact with officials in the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications to request a meeting to provide an update on the FEL 4/19 licence. - Phone call