The functions of the CER have been extended to include LPG safety. With effect from 27th June 2011, it will be illegal for any person other than a Registered Gas Installer (RGI) to carry out work on an LPG domestic installation. In addition, any person in breach of the law may be subject to fines … Read more
The Commission for Energy Regulation has decided to implement a debt flagging facility within the Irish gas and electricity market to alert energy companies when customers wishing to switch suppliers already have outstanding energy bills. The flagging mechanism will apply to domestic gas or electricity customers owing €250 or more for over 42 days, and … Read more
Bord Gais Energy has welcomed the announcement by the Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) that it will deregulate the small and medium business segments of the gas market on October 1st 2011. This announcement means that the small and medium business gas market will be fully liberalised from that date and that the CER will … Read more
The Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) has published the results of its second annual electricity retail market consumer survey. This survey was commissioned by the CER in order to understand the attitudes and experiences of domestic (ie residential) customers in the Irish retail electricity market. The survey was undertaken in early 2011. The results will … Read more