Irish energy policy, read closely.

Briefings on the documents that shape the Irish energy market - written by Philip Connolly. Direct, data-led. New issues weekly.

Weekly Briefings and Policy Reviews

Weekly Brief 25 | Gas peak-day headroom at 5% or less

Nov 2, 2026

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8 min read

Weekly Brief 25 | Gas peak-day headroom at 5% or less

Gas demand falls 28% but the peak day only 3%. RESS 6 bids close at noon Thursday.

Philip Connolly
Philip Connolly
Weekly Brief 24 | Emissions at a 30-year low

Oct 27, 2026

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7 min read

Weekly Brief 24 | Emissions at a 30-year low

Biomethane grant EOI closes 5pm Friday. Plus EirGrid's 1,003 MW winter margin and Northern Ireland's biomethane consultation.

Philip Connolly
Philip Connolly
Weekly Brief 23 | Biomethane looks to be progressing in Ireland

Oct 19, 2026

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7 min read

Weekly Brief 23 | Biomethane looks to be progressing in Ireland

Ireland’s first green energy park breaks soil

Philip Connolly
Philip Connolly
Weekly Brief 22 | Carbon Tax cut

Oct 12, 2026

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6 min read

Weekly Brief 22 | Carbon Tax cut

And RE supply stuck at ~40%

Philip Connolly
Philip Connolly
Weekly Brief 21 | Data Centres must ride through faults

Oct 5, 2026

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6 min read

Weekly Brief 21 | Data Centres must ride through faults

And heat networks get starter investment from DCEE

Philip Connolly
Philip Connolly
Weekly Brief 20 | Homes becoming flexible?

Sep 28, 2026

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6 min read

Weekly Brief 20 | Homes becoming flexible?

Battery grant due in Budget 27

Philip Connolly
Philip Connolly
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