Digital Infrastructure Ireland’s Response to CRU’s proposed Large Energy Users ConnectionPolicy
- Digital Infrastructure Ireland
- 7 days ago
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Digital Infrastructure Ireland's response to CRU's energy policy urges flexible grid connections, support for stranded investments, and a long-term energy plan for Ireland's digital growth.
About Digital Infrastructure Ireland
Digital Infrastructure Ireland (DII), an organisation dedicated to the growth of the digital infrastructure ecosystem in and from Ireland, has submitted a response to the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) regarding their proposed Large Energy Users Connection Policy.
This document outlines DII's general comments on the policy, their key requests to the CRU, and detailed responses to specific questions posed by the CRU, emphasising the importance of a clear and reasonable path to delivering power and sustainable energy to digital infrastructure developments in Ireland.
General Comments on the Policy
The document expresses DII's concerns about the potential negative impacts of the CRU's proposed policy on the digital infrastructure sector in Ireland. DII argues for a more flexible and nuanced approach to grid connections, advocating for case-by-case assessments of projects, the prioritisation of stranded investments, and the development of a long-term energy plan that supports the growth of the digital economy.
The response also addresses specific issues such as constrained area restrictions, the role of data centres in the electricity market, flexibility mechanisms, emissions reporting, and gas connections, providing detailed recommendations to the CRU.
Digital Infrastructure Ireland trusts that the CRU will carefully consider the recommendations outlined in this response and take decisive action to implement a policy framework that enables the continued growth and success of Ireland's digital infrastructure sector. Click the button below to download the document with DII's response to the CRU document.