The CRU has published a Consultation Paper on Electricity Connection Policy – Generation & System Services – Charging and Rebating Methodology.
In September 2024, the CRU published its Electricity Connection Policy – Generation & System Services Decision Paper (CRU2024101). The Decision Paper set out that a separate CRU consultation should be carried out to review of the charging and rebating methodologies for transmission customers. The Decision required EirGrid to provide a detailed proposal on how it was expected that charging and rebating methodologies could be reformed, to allow the CRU to consult with stakeholders. EirGrid’s final proposal was submitted to the CRU on 5 March 2025.
This consultation paper is intended to inform a forthcoming decision, targeted to be published in Q2 2025. EirGrid’s proposal has also been published on the CRU’s website (CRU202538a) and is intended to be read in conjunction with this Consultation Paper.
The Consultation discusses four main areas of the proposal and invites responses to a number of questions under each topic:
Streamlined Charging Model
Rebating Methodology
Cost of TSO/TAO Oversight Time
Payment Schedule.
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1. Do respondents agree with the proposed Streamlined Charging Model approach and with EirGrids contention that it will provide customers with a better understanding and visibility of their connection charges?
1b. Please provide supporting evidence based rationale for your response. If you don’t agree with this approach what alternatives could be considered?
2. Do respondents consider the figures in the menu of charges to be cost-reflective? If not please detail why and provide evidence-based alternative proposals where appropriate.
3. Do respondents have a perspective of cost-drivers for transmission infrastructure with respect to technical standards and requirements? Please provide supporting evidence-based rationale for your response.
4. Do respondents agree with the proposals to exclude the cost of land from the menu of charges and that the cost for land will be determined and charged for at the time of offer issuance?
4b. Please provide supporting evidence based rationale for your response.
5. Do respondents agree that an annual review of the charges is appropriate? Please provide supporting evidence based rationale for your response.
6. Do respondents consider that Option 1 (fixed charges) or Option 2 (pass-through) is more appropriate for circuits? Are there any further options which might be considered? Please provide supporting evidence-based rationale for your response.
7. Do respondents consider that are any substantial drawbacks with the proposed approach to the Streamlined Charging Model? Please provide supporting evidence-based rationale for your response.
8. Do respondents have any other further comments in relation to the proposed Streamlined Charging Model? Please provide supporting evidence-based rationale for your response.
9. Do respondents agree with the proposed rebating and First Mover Payment approach and with EirGrid’s contention that it will remove a level of uncertainty for developers regarding future costs and revenues?
9b. Please provide supporting evidence-based rationale for your response. If you don’t agree what alternatives could be considered?
10. Do respondents consider transitionary measures for projects recently energised or are currently under construction or for existing customers to choose to receive a First Mover Payment in lieu of rebates under the current process could be appropriate?
10b. Please provide supporting evidence-based rationale for your response.
11. Do respondents consider that are any substantial drawbacks with the proposed approach to rebating?
11b. Please provide supporting evidence-based rationale for your response.
12. Do respondents have any other further comments in relation to the proposed approach to rebating? Please provide supporting evidence-based rationale for your response.
13. Do respondents consider that either Option 1 (fair-use clause) or Option 2 (pass-through) could be appropriate to mitigate against inefficient delivery of contestable assets? Are there any further options which might be considered?
13b. Please provide supporting evidence-based rationale for your response.
14. Do respondents consider there is a way to quantify what might be considered to be an “unreasonable cost” in relation to TSO and TAO oversight time? Please provide supporting evidence-based rationale for your response.
15. Do respondents have any other further comments in relation to the cost of TSO and TAO oversight time? Please provide supporting evidence-based rationale for your response.
16. Do respondents agree with the proposal for the regulatory oversight of the revenue recovery framework to remain unchanged? Please provide supporting evidence-based rationale for your response.
17. Do respondents have any other further comments in relation to the proposed payment schedule? Please provide supporting evidence-based rationale for your response.
18. Do respondents have any further comments in relation to this Consultation or on EirGrid’s proposal? Please provide supporting evidence-based rationale for your response.
Electricity Connection Policy - Generation & System Services – Charging and Rebating Methodology
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The CRU has published a Consultation Paper on Electricity Connection Policy – Generation & System Services – Charging and Rebating Methodology.
In September 2024, the CRU published its Electricity Connection Policy – Generation & System Services Decision Paper (CRU2024101). The Decision Paper set out that a separate CRU consultation should be carried out to review of the charging and rebating methodologies for transmission customers. The Decision required EirGrid to provide a detailed proposal on how it was expected that charging and rebating methodologies could be reformed, to allow the CRU to consult with stakeholders. EirGrid’s final proposal was submitted to the CRU on 5 March 2025.
This consultation paper is intended to inform a forthcoming decision, targeted to be published in Q2 2025. EirGrid’s proposal has also been published on the CRU’s website (CRU202538a) and is intended to be read in conjunction with this Consultation Paper.
The Consultation discusses four main areas of the proposal and invites responses to a number of questions under each topic:
Streamlined Charging Model
Rebating Methodology
Cost of TSO/TAO Oversight Time
Payment Schedule.
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