Category: Energy

Basic Regulation The ESB was established as a State electricity provider and regulatory body in 1927.  IT had powers to licence other operators including in relation to licence generators, distributors and suppliers of electricity. In 1999 the Commission for Electricity Regulation was established as an independent regulator of the electricity sector.  Bord Gais Eireann (“BGE”), […]

Electrical Contractors The Commission for Energy Regulation regulates electrical and gas contractors.  The Commission may appoint electrical medical safety supervisory bodies stuck.  Pending such appointment the Commission itself may exercise the regulatory functions. The Commission or the electrical safety supervisory body must publish criteria relating to: Electricity; Electrical safety supervision; Safety standards to be achieved […]

Background Legislation existed prior to independence to facilitate electricity undertakers.  One of the first major steps taken by the Free State government after independence was the completion of the Shannon hydro electrical works and the establishment of the Electricity Supply Board (“ESB”) as the State electricity company. The Electricity Supply Act, 1927 provided for the […]