electricity grid

UFU welcomes ‘fairer’ grid connection costs for farm families

N.Ireland

UFU welcomes ‘fairer’ grid connection costs for farm families

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has welcomed the introduction of "more affordable" grid connection charging for Northern Ireland.

Grid resilience measures have 'significant implications' for forestry

Forestry

Grid resilience measures have 'significant implications' for forestry

FII said it has been engaging with ESB Networks to discuss the implications for forest owners from the ESB Winter Grid Resilience Plan.

New legislation to set 'compensation' rules on forestry corridor works

Forestry

New legislation to set 'compensation' rules on forestry corridor works

New legislation has been agreed that that will set the rules for the compensation of landowners who are impacted by forestry corridor works.

Government approves 'Private Wires' policy

Agri-Business

Government approves 'Private Wires' policy

The government has approved a new 'private wires' policy which aims to "unlock" private sector investment in electricity infrastructure.

Grid investment must address microgeneration restrictions - MREF

Agri-Business

Grid investment must address microgeneration restrictions - MREF

The MREF has welcomed a commitment from government to upgrade the distribution grid operated by ESB Networks between now and 2030.