Renewable Electricity Support Scheme

RESS aims to promote the generation of electricity from renewable sources by providing financial support to renewable electricity projects in Ireland.

Overview of RESS

The Renewable Electricity Support Scheme has been designed to promote investment in renewable energy generation in Ireland. Learn more about RESS auctions and the role Communities have to play.

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Community Benefit Funds

A mandatory Community Benefit Fund must be provided by all projects successful in a RESS auction. You can register your fund here and view the different locations in Ireland where funds are already set up.

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Community Enabling Framework

The framework provides end-to-end support to create a community energy sector in Ireland that can flourish and will deliver meaningful impact to communities nationwide.

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