Conor D. McGuinness

Increase understanding of the potential of offshore floating wind development for Ireland.

Investment in the infrastructure, skills and regional supply chains required to maximise the economic and employment opportunities from offshore wind in the South East.

To review and support the report by South East Energy Agency titled 'Offshore Renewable Energy in Ireland's South East Region' examining the economic, business and community opportunities arising from the South Coast Designated Maritime Area Plan (SC-DMAP).

Government should urgently review: • The taxation structure applied to home heating fuels • Market practices within the sector • Measures to protect households from excessive price increases Reducing heating costs would ease pressure on workers and improve overall economic…

To brief political representatives on LGI’s new policy report that outlines practical pathways to developing and scaling renewable liquid gas in Ireland, enabling the just transition for rural communities.

To propose the introduction of a min 50% capital grant for development of farmer owned farm scale biogas plants – financed through Infrastructure and Climate and Nature Fund (ICNF) and or/feed in tariff.::To propose the immediate introduction of Renewable Heat Obligation…

To propose substantial investment into the national electricity network to ensure the national grid is fit for purpose. With the added complexity of two-way energy travel at more grid connection points in recent and future years, along with increasing demand from Ireland's…

To propose the introduction of a minimum 50% capital grant for the development of farmer owned and operated farm scale biogas plants with finance to be provided through the Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund (ICNF)

To propose that a dedicated farmer category is established within SRESS to reflect the distinct constraints faced by the agricultural sector and increase the level of feed-in tariffs to make farm-based projects financially viable and attractive.::To propose an increase in SRESS…

To propose that the current cap on grant aid based on on-farm energy usage should be removed. Many farms with low electricity consumption have large shed space ideal for solar installations. Allowing these farmers to install systems beyond their own usage and export surplus…

To propose that the budget for this programme is maintained and enhanced over the next few years.::To propose that the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) better promotes the scheme to increase the uptake of the SSRH in the agriculture sector.::To propose that the…

• Champion grid investment & port infrastructure locally • Ensure Waterford is prioritised as a hub, not just a line in the plan

Providing sufficient resources to enable the successful completion of the national Designated Maritime Area Plan on time.

Implement the new Planning and Development Act. ::Resourcing and support for the the implementation of the renewable energy targets set out in the National Planning Framework.::Priority for renewable energy projects in the planning system and more resources for ACP and relevant…

Policy environment to support cleaner, homegrown, Irish energy. Targeted policy proposals to deliver home/business decarbonisation; increased deployment of renewable energy; energy infrastructure development; low carbon, flexible power solutions; and planning reforms to deliver…