{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Bringing Buildings Alive with CIBSE Ireland","title":"Unlocking Private Wires in Ireland","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2700,"description":"Ireland faces a critical infrastructure bottleneck where grid connection delays directly stall vital housing developments and industrial expansions. \nUnlocking private wire networks offers a direct bypass to these grid constraints, allowing localised renewable energy to power adjacent developments. This discussion explores the competing legislative bills, regulatory pathways via the Commission for Regulation of Utilities, and the engineering reality of decentralised power systems.\nEnergy specialists Fergus Wheatley of SmartPower and Patrick Liddy of Managed Power join the platform to share expert insights on how Ireland can transition from a rigid state-controlled grid to a dynamic, resilient energy ecosystem.\nTHINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT\n- Defining private wires and current legal barriers in Ireland\n- Section 39 licensing obstacles under the ESB Regulation Act\n- Comparing the Barry Heneghan bill with the government scheme\n- Successful private wire frameworks across various European countries\n- Engineering safety, planning permission, and wayleave requirements\nGUEST DETAILS\n \nFergus Wheatley acts as a tireless champion for private wires legislation. He co-founded SmartPower, an energy procurement and consultancy business, where he applies his deep experience in commodity trading to the energy sector.\nSocial Media: linkedin.com/in/ferguswheatley\nWebsites:  smartpower.ie  & privatewires.ie \n \nPatrick Liddy is the Electricity Markets Manager at Managed Power, he also serves as the Chief Executive Officer for The Demand Response Association of Ireland, where he facilitates greater renewable energy integration by helping grid customers provide vital flexibility.\nSocial Media: linkedin.com/in/patrick-liddy-36559310 \nWebsite: managedpower.ie\n \nMORE INFORMATION\nCIBSE (the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers) is the professional body that exists to advance and promote the art, science and practice of building services engineering. Their mission is to invest in...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/c-tVvDKIzCFSpfFihYsBmpDxyZiS9ZUtetCJkPvDYE0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jY2U0/YTY1MmZhMGM5ZjZj/ZWFlYTU3M2VlYWQw/NjZjZi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}