John Clendennen

Pre-engagement regarding Oireachtas Committee hearing, advocating for a mixed technology approach to retrofitting homes and an acknowledgement that LPG and rLG can play a significant role in Ireland's decarbonisation journey.

For Grid upgrades to be taken into consideration in the context of critical infrastructure, so as to accelerate Ireland's deployment of renewable energy and to meet the State's future energy and economic needs.

Purpose of the meetings: To brief the Deputy on the investment and strategy for the development by Greegate Biogas, of world-class biogas facilities in Ireland and the importance of the state as a partner in the development of the facilities.

To inform committee members about issues relating to Private Wires Bill

To engage with members of the Oireachtas on DCC’s priorities regarding the Private Wires Bill, and to highlight the ways in which decarbonisation could be maximized through the bill.

To secure Oireachtas support for changes to the obligation rates in the RHO

To ensure relevant local elected representatives are informed throughout the development phase of the project.

Cross party support for 'Energy for Who?' Demo highlighting high energy costs for households and data centre expansion.

Include civil society + lived experience on any energy affordability/poverty taskforce and in governance of the new plan.::Strengthen income supports: benchmark Fuel Allowance, create an Energy Guarantee Scheme, add targeted extra supports for energy-poor households, index core…

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.

Put forward measures to help alleviate energy poverty for low income households and people living in poorly insulated houses and unable to afford to make changes or in the case for rural households, alternatives to fossil and solid fuels not available to them.

Policy support to deliver a net zero energy system and encourage clean energy investment, including: Empowering homes and businesses to decarbonise; accelerating renewable energy growth; developing the necessary infrastructure for the electrification of society; enabling…

To give local reps project information

Called for accelerated delivery of energy, water and wastewater infrastructure, including grid upgrades and strategic water projects, to support housing and economic growth.

Improvements to the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme to deliver power at a better price to electricity consumers through extending contract duration and applying full indexation.