Commission for Energy Regulation

The Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) is an independent body with responsibility for overseeing the liberalisation of Ireland's energy sector.

The CER was established and vested with regulatory powers over the electricity sector under the Electricity Regulation Act, 1999. The enactment of the Gas (Interim) (Regulation) Act 2002 expanded the CER's jurisdiction to include regulation of the natural gas sector.

With regard to the development of new CHP facilities, consents are required to be obtained from the CER with respect to their construction and operation.

Contact Details:

Commission for Energy Regulation
Plaza House
Belgard Road
Tallaght
Dublin 24

Telephone: +353 (0)1 4000 800
email: info@cer.ie

More information:

• The Local Planning Authority
• An Bord Pleanála
• Environment Protection Agency (EPA)
• Commission for Energy Regulation (CER)
• Distribution System Operator (DSO)
• Transmission System Operator (TSO)