Pearse Doherty

Correspondence with members of the Oireachtas in relation to Liquid Gas Ireland’s pre-Budget submission, seeking political support for measures that recognise the needs of off-natural-gas-grid consumers and support rural homes and businesses in accessing practical, affordable…

to encourage further growth in wind and solar energy production, to provide resources to ensure the national grid is fit for purpose and to assist business with the current high energy costs

To secure political support for stronger and more consistent enforcement against illegal and non-compliant solid fuel trading, improved retailer registration and traceability and a fair transition to cleaner fuels. SFMI also sought recognition of the impact of taxation and…

Shared Friends of the Earth response to government package in response to energy crisis

To inform TDs and officials of upcoming sale of Orsted Onshore Europe (HQ in Cork) to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and of the upcoming change of name, to ensure stakeholder awareness that the continuity of our energy infrastructure delivery and commitment to Ireland would…

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 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.

Increased investment and supports in energy poverty and energy efficiency

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…

Increase awareness of the risks posed to the Irish energy security by reliance on a single supply point for gas imports from the UK and the benefits that the New Fortress Energy project can provide to the country. ::Request that any State investment decision to deliver on the…

Highlight key policy areas of planning, grid and route to market to ensure the individual receiving the letter is aware of the issues that we perceive as potential barriers to growth in the renewable energy sector

Awareness of Community Benefit Funds in operation.

To brief on our work in Donegal, provide updates on our project progress (namely Lenalea Wind Farm), and to advocate for policies that ensure the acceleration of onshore renewables delivery, and the prioritisation of repowering/life extension of existing wind farms in the new…

Government policy and regulatory and legislative framework that is most favourable to the deployment of solar PV in ROI.

Government policy and regulatory and legislative framework that is most favourable to the deployment of solar PV in ROI.