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The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) is Ireland’s independent energy and water regulator.

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The CRU is here to make sure energy and water customers are protected and informed.

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Your Rights

Government Electricity Credits

The energy credits were announced in Budget 2025. Domestic electricity customers will get credit to help reduce electricity bills.

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The work of the CRU impacts every Irish home and business. Our work ensures that energy and water supplies are safe, secure, and sustainable. We operate within a policy and statutory framework set by the Government for the benefit of all customers.

Arrears and Disconnections Report

Update on arrears and non-payment of account disconnections.

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Consultations

The CRU has a dedicated platform where you can participate in public consultations.

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Smart Meters

By the end of 2025, every home and business in Ireland will have a smart meter. Smart meters will give you more information on your electricity use and other useful benefits.

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Consultation on Uisce Éireann’s Non-Domestic Tariff Framework

We have published a Proposed Decision Paper for new non-domestic water and wastewater tariffs to apply to non-domestic customers commencing on 01 October 2025.

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CRU Change of Supplier Update

The CRU has published an information paper on the change of supplier update. This document provides a monthly update on the number of customers who have changed supplier in January 2025.

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Consultation on Gas Networks Ireland Ten Year Network Development Plan 2024

The CRU has launched a public consultation on GNI’s draft 2024 Ten Year Network Development Plan.

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Consultation on Electricity Connection Policy – Generation & System Services – Charging and Rebating Methodology

The CRU has published a Consultation Paper on Electricity Connection Policy – Generation & System Services – Charging and Rebating Methodology.

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Consultation on Sharing of Maximum Export Capacity (MEC) behind a Single Connection Point

The consultation seeks feedback on the proposal for sharing of Maximum Export Capacity (MEC) by multiple forms of technology or generators behind a single connection point at a co-located hybrid project, without increasing the contracted MEC.

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