Gas Networks Ireland

Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) welcomes the publication of the European Commissions (EC) legislative proposal for the revision of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED II). The increased overall ambition shown with the Directive, alongside the overarching Fit for 55 Package, provides a strong legislative basis for achieving the 2030 targets and the long-term goal of net zero by 2050.

Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) and parent company Ervia welcome the opportunity to provide feedback on “EU renewable energy rules” Inception Impact Assessment. GNI and Ervia agree with the expressed view that “there is a need to ensure that all sectors fully contribute to decarbonisation”.

Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on this Proposal and agrees with the main objectives of this revision, believing that to meet such ambitious targets, greater focus should be set on optimising the use of existing energy infrastructure, e.g. the gas grid.

Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the Revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) 2010/31/EU Inception Impact Assessment (IIA). GNI agrees that “efficient use of energy is key to achieve the European Green Deal objectives” and that “cost-effective delivery of the EU’s current and future climate ambition” must be a key consideration in the energy…

As expressed in our response to the roadmap on Climate Law, Gas Networks Ireland (GNI), and its parent company Ervia, supports the European Union objective of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. As an essential step in this process we welcome the publication of the proposed regulation to enshrine EU’s climate ambition into law. GNI’s vision for Ireland’s gas network is to be net zero carbon by 2050.

Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) along with its parent company Ervia welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the “European climate law – achieving climate neutrality by 2050”. GNI affirms the view that “all sectors play their part”, and that the solution to the climate challenge will require the deployment of many technologies.

Gas Networks Ireland (GNI), along with its parent company Ervia, welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the “EU Green Deal – Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.” GNI acknowledges that this mechanism will move towards protecting the competitiveness of the European economy.

Gas Networks Ireland (GNI), welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the forthcoming evaluation of the EU Energy Efficiency Directive (EED). GNI agrees with the view that energy efficiency is to be treated as an energy source in its own right. Gas grids can play a key role in the energy transition and in terms of energy efficiency.

Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) and its parent company Ervia, welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the forthcoming evaluation of the EU Energy Efficiency Directive (EED). GNI and Ervia agree with the view that “efficient use of energy is key to achieve the European Green Deal objectives”.

Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposal to amend the Emissions Trading System (ETS) Directive. Increased Targets: GNI welcomes the increased target to reduce emissions under the ETS by 61% versus 2005, to align with the increased emissions’ reduction target of at least 55% by 2030.

Gas Networks Ireland (GNI), and its parent company Ervia, welcome the opportunity to provide feedback on the ‘Climate change – updating the EU emissions trading system (ETS)’ Inception Impact Assessment consultation. We fully agree that the ETS “has proven to be an effective tool in reducing greenhouse gas” and we support the aim to “provide a consistent carbon price signal across the Single Market”.

Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) welcomes the publication of the European Commissions (EC) legislative proposal for the revision of the Energy Tax Directive (ETD). The move to more simplified energy-based taxation system including the indexing of minimum rates to reflect real time value and the removal of Member State specific rates and derogations are all necessary and welcome changes to the ETD.

Gas Networks Ireland (GNI), and its parent company Ervia, welcomes this opportunity to provide feedback on the roadmap to revising the Energy Taxation Directive. Having reviewed the impact assessment, GNI makes the following observations. Overall, GNI agrees that the Directive needs updating to actively support delivery of the European Green Deal.

Introduction: Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) as Irelands Gas Transmission System Operator (TSO) welcomes the opportunity to respond to this call for evidence. GNIs gas network serves Irelands energy needs today, and in the future will transform into a fully decarbonised network displacing natural gas with renewable gases such as biomethane and, in time, green hydrogen.

Gas Networks Ireland welcomes the opportunity to respond to the European Commissions consultation on the proposed amendment to the European Climate Law [Regulation (EU) 2021/1119] which introduces a binding EU-wide target to reduce net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 90% by 2040 compared to 1990 levels.

Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) and its parent company Ervia, welcomes the opportunity to respond to the European Commission’s (EC) proposal for a directive on Industrial Emissions-EU rules updated. GNI acknowledges that this initiative would update rules on industrial emissions to ensure industry keeps improving the EU’s environment and it aims to ensure industry uses techniques that create a more sustainable EU…

Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the revision of performance standards for CO2 emissions for cars and vans. Addressing CO2 emissions from passenger car and vans represents a key element in meeting the EU’s increased level of climate ambition for the transport sector.

Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the revision of performance standards of CO2 Emissions for Cars and Vans. Emission targets have been increased under the Climate Action Plan 2030 from -40% to -55%. This requires the mobility sector to accelerate its efforts to reduce emissions.

Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on this consultation. We agree with the EC’s assessment that “full electrification is unlikely to be technically or economically viable”, and that “the share of gaseous fuels to total EU energy consumption in 2050 would be about 20%”, broadly in line with today’s share.

Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the European Commission consultation on the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure regulation (AFIR) proposal. Decarbonising road transport is particularly challenging, given its energy intensity, with its energy use both growing and currently almost completely dependent upon imported oil.

Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) welcomes the opportunity to feedback to the European Commission’s initiative concerning Low-emission vehicles – improving the EU’s refuelling/recharging infrastructure. GNI is involved in two areas which will benefit Ireland and the EU from both an environmental and economic perspective: - Development of biomethane (Ref:1) injection infrastructure.

Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the draft TEN-E Regulation. We believe that gas infrastructure can and should be leveraged to deliver a ‘Just Transition’ at least cost, whilst maintaining economic growth. That said, any amendments to the Regulation should consider the implications for Ireland following Brexit.

Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) and its parent company Ervia, welcome the opportunity to provide feedback on the ‘Trans-European energy infrastructure – revision of guidelines consultation’. GNI & Ervia recognise that in light of the Covid 19 crisis, the EU’s ‘Green Deal’ can aid the recovery of the EU Economy whilst also setting Europe on the pathway to sustainability.

GIEs Recommendations to rationalize reporting requirements, supported by Gas Networks Ireland Gas Networks Ireland and Gas Infrastructure Europe welcomes the initiative of the European Commission which aims to identify reporting requirements in EU legislation that can be removed or rationalised without undermining the policy objectives of the European Union.

Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the European Commission’s consultation on “Proposal for a Regulation on methane emissions reduction in the energy sector”. GNI supports the deployment of an appropriate and efficient roadmap and proposes the following recommendations, to achieve a successful implementation and tangible outcomes on emissions reduction: - A principle of…

Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the European Commission’s consultation on “Climate change – new rules to prevent methane leakage in the energy sector”. GNI supports the EU’s objective of climate-neutrality by 2050, subject to the implementation of enabling measures.

Gas Networks Ireland welcome the proposals set out to address short term challenges facing the electricity sector across the EU and fully support the ambition to make the electricity sector more resilient, reduce costs to the consumer and support the energy transition.

Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) as Irelands Gas Transmission System Operator (TSO) welcomes the opportunity to respond to this call for evidence. As a member of the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas (ENTSOG), GNI believe that there is a need to expand the scope of the Energy Security Framework to plan for inter-alia risks involving cybersecurity, supply chain and geo-political instability.

Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) and its parent company Ervia welcome this opportunity to provide feedback on the European Commission’s Just Transition Mechanism proposal. Having reviewed the proposal, we make the following key observations: 1. Prioritising Least Cost & Least Disruptive Technologies GNI fully supports the ambition of achieving a net carbon zero EU by 2050.

Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the forthcoming Trans-European transport network (TEN-T) - revised guidelines. GNI agrees that “The current provisions of the TEN-T Regulation are insufficient to ensure an all-encompassing infrastructure basis for the achievement of the 2050 climate neutrality objective.” The 2030 Climate Plan by the European Commission has increased the…