Energy Section

The objective of the Energy Section is to ensure that the Irish energy supply is secure, sustainable and competitive and complies with international energy and climate change policies.

Irish Energy Policy

The fundamental pillars of Irish energy policy are the security, sustainability and competitiveness of energy supply. All Irish energy policies are set firmly in the context of European Union (EU) and global energy developments.

Climate Change Policy

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is an intergovernmental treaty designed to address the challenges posed by climate change. Once a year, member states attend a meeting, known as a 'COP' (Conference of Parties) to review and implement legally-binding climate change policies. The 2030 framework for climate and energy policies is currently being finalised ahead of the next COP in December 2015. Far-sighted government policies are needed to steer the global energy system on to a sustainable course.

The 'Third Energy Package'

The Third Energy Package is legislation that aims to create a single EU gas and electricity market. The existence of this single market will keep gas and electricity prices as low as possible, enhance the quality of service and increase the security of supply.