Simon Harris

To secure support in principle for geological energy storage as part of Ireland’s energy system; to advance consideration of the policy, regulatory and market frameworks required to enable the Kestrel project; and to support recognition of the project’s role in strengthening…

Briefing of government ministers on the policy proposals of the Micro-Renewable Energy Federation in the context of Budget 2027 to support the transition to renewable power produced by homes, businesses and farms by micro-generation systems.

To increase financial assistance available to SMEs for energy-efficiency, emissions-reduction and decarbonisation investments, reducing energy costs while supporting climate objectives.

To secure strategic infrastructure investment necessary to accelerate floating offshore wind development and enable the Mid-West and Shannon Estuary to capture associated employment, investment and supply-chain opportunities.

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 secure timely investment in additional grid capacity and reinforcement in the Mid-West to support enterprise expansion, renewable energy development, electrification and future industrial investment.

To increase financial supports available to industrial businesses investing in emissions reduction, energy efficiency, electrification and other technologies required to transition towards lower-carbon operations.

To broaden Government measures that enable businesses to adopt renewable energy and low-carbon technologies, reduce energy costs and emissions and strengthen long-term competitiveness.

Turn climate ambition into practical delivery. Provide long-term certainty through post-2030 targets, workforce transition supports, city-level climate investment and evidence-based planning for future energy options.

Reduce the cost and complexity of decarbonisation. Make decarbonisation more practical and affordable through broader retrofit supports, stronger commercial EV incentives and faster delivery of lower-carbon public transport.

Accelerate the delivery of clean energy infrastructure - Speed up renewable generation, grid, ports, storage and enabling infrastructure delivery to strengthen energy security, reduce constraints and support Ireland’s clean energy targets.

Accelerate the delivery of clean energy infrastructure - Speed up renewable generation, grid, ports, storage and enabling infrastructure delivery to strengthen energy security, reduce constraints and support Ireland’s clean energy targets.

Called for the need to scale delivery of essential infrastructure including housing, water and wastewater, energy and grid, and transport by turning funding commitments into visible delivery through binding targets, multi-annual funding and stronger accountability.

Called for the need to scale delivery of essential infrastructure including housing, water and wastewater, energy and grid, and transport by turning funding commitments into visible delivery through binding targets, multi-annual funding and stronger accountability.

To submit a budget submission in advance of deliberations for Budget 2027 to consider some key measures that would make it attractive for industries to electrify their industrial processes for example heat and transport systems and suggestions to reduce energy costs.