Utility Resources and Links

We have selected some websites related to energy that might be of interest to you.

• The Commission for Energy Regulation (CER)
  The Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) is the regulator for the electricity and natural gas sectors in Ireland. It is an independent body which oversees the liberalisation of these sectors.
• Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation (NIAUR)
  Website for the Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation (NIAUR). Includes information on electricity and gas and, since 1st April 2007, water and sewerage.
• Sustainable Energy Ireland
  Website for Sustainable Energy Ireland. This entity is the national authority for the promotion of renewable and sustainable energy.
• Eirgrid
  The site for the Market Operator in the wholesale electricity trading system. Eirgrid is the independent electricity Transmission System Operator (TSO) in Ireland.
• ESB Networks
  ESB Networks is the owner and operator of the electricity network in Ireland.
• Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
  Website for the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). Created in 1960 it is a permanent intergovernmental organisation.
• Association for the study of Peak Oil and Gas (ASPO)
  Website for the Association for the study of Peak Oil and Gas (ASPO). ASPO Ireland is a non-profit organization dedicated to the study of the phenomenon of Peak Oil and the raising of awareness about it.
• Department of Communication, Energy and Natural Resources
  The website of the Department of Communication, Energy and Natural Resources.
• Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government
  Website of the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. Provides information on Climate Change and Emissions Trading. It also provides information on water charges, water quality and water services in general.
• Save money on Energy
  Information on ways you can save energy and money by looking at your lifestyle and implementing change.
• Climate Change and Methods
  This site provides valuable and interesting information on climate change and methods by which it may be combated.
• Ireland's public information service
  Ireland's public information service on the environment.
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  Website for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Provides information on climate change. It administers the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme and monitors greenhouse gas emissions.
• The International Energy Agency (IEA)
  The International Energy Agency (IEA) acts as an energy policy advisor to 26 member countries including Ireland. It conducts a broad programme of energy research, data compilation and publishes information on energy policy and good practice.