Simon Harris

That the Taoiseach, Simon Harris T.D. would deliver the opening address at the National Bioenergy conference taking place in October 2024

To propose the establishment of 50% capital grants for farmers to invest in microgeneration. This will require a new financial support programme for micro generation with a separate structure and set of rules. This money should come from outside of CAP Pillar II funds. This…

To present the perspective of EDF Renewables on public policy matters impacting on renewables in Ireland

Engagement with Oireachtas members on the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Social Protection, Community and Rural Development, and the Islands Report on Energy poverty, published in June 2024 which made a number of recommendations to tackle energy poverty in Ireland, as recommended…

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

To propose that the restriction on TAMS grants for solar to what the energy requirement on farm should be removed. Often, farms with low overall energy requirements may have large amounts of shed space, and the opportunity should be there for these farmers to contribute in the…

To get the possible use of IROPI discussed.

Meeting to inform Oireachtas member about the objectives of EnergyCloud and an update on the roll out of EnergyCloud in Ireland

Discuss concerns about State/CRU connections policy

To encourage MEPs elected in the European elections to prioritise actions focusing on the creation and implementation of an EU strategy for climate and energy resilience

To brief on SSE activities and projects in Ireland including planned Arklow development. Outlined SSE view that homegrown renewable energy can provide protections against volatile wholesale markets. ::To update on SSE’s work in support of security of supply and the need…

Priority in the planning system for onshore wind energy projects.

Raise awareness of key issues and priorities for the Chamber network in the year ahead

To provide a briefing on the Codling Wind Park Offshore Renewable Energy Project