Malcolm Byrne

To secure a meeting with newly appointed members of the Oireachtas Climate, Environment and Energy Committee; to brief them on Statkraft activities; to promote the renewable energy sector

The aim was to keep local councillors and TDs informed about the project’s progress and community engagement, ensuring they had accurate information ahead of any local queries or concerns.

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 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…

Raise awareness of CII position on Large Energy Connection policy

The aim was to keep local councillors and TDs informed about the project’s progress and community engagement, ensuring they had accurate information ahead of any local queries or concerns.

Awareness amongst decisionmakers of that State's current progress towards meeting carbon budgets.

To brief political representatives on LGI’s policy priorities to support the decarbonisation of rural homes and businesses beyond the natural gas grid, emphasising the need for a ‘Just Transition’ in Ireland and the potential impact of the upcoming Renewable Heat Obligation Bill.

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 ensure that the bill to introduce the RHO supports the appropriate use of low carbon liquid fuels

To ensure RHO legislation supports the appropriate use of low carbon liquid fuels in the RHO

Invitation to Energy Storage Ireland Conference and outline of key policy priorities