ESB Networks

  ESB Networks was delighted to attend and participate at the Business Post, Energy Transition Summit 2025 in Croke Park this week.     Alan Rossiter, Head of Strategy & Network Development, ESB Networks was interviewed by Ivan Yates and discussed ESB Network's PR6 business plan which lays out a €13.4 billion investment programme for the electricity network between 2025 and 2030, critical to meeting national policy objectives relating to housing, economic growth, and climate action.      Lindsay Sharpe, Customer & Strategy Manager, ESB Networks joined a panel, contributing to a discussion on the potential of empowering the consumer in shaping a more reliable, efficient, and sustainable energy future and how flexibility is both vital in addressing growth in demand while balancing affordability for customers. She was joined by Daniel Murray, Policy Editor, Business Post, Deirdre de Bhailís, General Manager, Dingle Hub and Jonathan Sandham, Managing Director, DCSix Technologies.     Representatives from ESB Network's Regulation & Commercial, Network Development, DMSO Design and Strategy, Innovation & Electrification teams welcomed stakeholders to our stand. Thank you to all those who visited us at the event.    #NetworksForNetZero

ESB Networks was delighted to attend and participate at the Solar Ireland Annual Conference 2025 in the RDS on Thursday Oct 2nd. Teams from Renewables and Major Connections, Regulation & Commercial, and Network Development engaged with stakeholders to discuss the conference theme of ‘Advancing Towards Net Zero’ and the growing potential of solar energy in Ireland. The Solar Ireland team, including Ronan Power, CEO, Priscila McGeehan, Director of Communications & Strategy, Dr. Eva Barrett, Director of Policy and Regulation and Dr. Maria Hallinan, Policy Manager were all welcomed to the stand. As well as Darragh O’Brien TD, Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment; Minister for Transport, Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment & Department of Transport, who was greeted by Ray Dorney, Network Development Manager North, Michael Quirke, Generation Connection Policy Manager, John Emerson, Small Scale Generation Manager & Geraldine Dunphy, Major Customer Experience Manager. John O’ Connor, Head of Programme Delivery, ESB Networks also joined a panel to discuss how collaboration with industry, delivering on PR6 and smarter grid solutions are key to accelerating renewable connections. Thank you to Solar Ireland for hosting a fantastic event and to all who visited our stand. Events like #solarireland25 are vital for fostering the partnerships and dialogue needed to deliver a sustainable, resilient, net zero electricity network. #NetworksForNetZero #SolarIreland25 #Innovation

The DMSO Blueprint & Roadmaps outlines ESB Networks’ strategic vision for the coming decade, with a focus on Smart Metering, Retail Market evolution, Flexibility, and Operations Transformation. As we progress, we remain committed to listening and learning. Your feedback is vital in shaping implementation plans such as the Flexibility Multi-Year Plan and guiding our ongoing engagement with industry stakeholders. We welcome your insights please share them by emailing [email protected] with the subject line “DMSO Blueprint and Roadmaps”

We’re proud to support our framework partners in developing a new overhead lines apprenticeship programme empowering the next generation of network specialists delivering the electricity network for Ireland’s clean electric future. This programme will be launched in 2026 in collaboration with TLI, Gaeltec, GTS, Murphy, Circet, KTL, Reach Active and Actavo. 

We are thrilled to share that our first day at the WorldSkills Ireland event at the RDS Simmonscourt was incredibly successful! As a main sponsor, ESB Networks was proud to be part of this fantastic occasion. We were honoured to be pictured alongside Minister of State, Marian Harkin TD, from the Department of Further and Higher Education, which made the day even more special. Looking forward to more great days ahead.

***Consultation deadline extension***   Due to stakeholder feedback, the consultation deadline for the ESB Networks, Ten-Year Distribution Network Development Plan (DNDP), will be extended (by three working days) and now is open until Wednesday 24 September, at 5pm.   The Summary Document & Methodology Statement and the Distribution Network Development Report are published on our website for consultation: https://lnkd.in/e9TiZZS4   Stakeholder feedback is vital as it will shape the final Distribution Network Development Plan (DNDP) which will be published by the end of 2025. All stakeholder feedback can be sent to [email protected]   We look forward to hearing from our stakeholders in due course. 

ESB Networks is looking to hire qualified electricians nationwide. We’ll continually invest in your growth through training opportunities and other benefits. So, if you’re a qualified electrician looking to build a meaningful career, enjoy competitive rewards and much more, join us and help deliver a smarter, cleaner electric future. Apply Today: https://lnkd.in/eTXkcsvA

ESB Networks Telecoms is hiring a Senior Telecoms Professional to join the WAN Program Delivery team, you’ll help manage and evolve Ireland’s largest private telecoms network, supporting critical infrastructure and driving the digitisation of our energy systems. Apply today: https://lnkd.in/d2338jNi

ESB Networks has installed over two million smart meters in homes, farms and businesses across Ireland. With this nationwide deployment, the infrastructure is now in place for more customers to take advantage of all the benefits that smart technology has to offer.  This includes allowing customers to see detailed information and insights into their energy use directly through the ESB Networks Online Account. This can help customers use electricity more efficiently, reduce consumption and to choose a suitable smart meter tariff from suppliers.   We are continuing the rollout and we would like to thank all of our customers, regulatory authorities, and industry colleagues for partnering with us on this key national infrastructure programme. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e57bKYM9

ESB Networks is looking to hire Qualified Electricians nationwide. We take immense pride in our team of skilled Electricians who play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing Ireland’s electricity network. Our team is at the forefront of ensuring that electricity is delivered safely and efficiently to homes, farms, and businesses across the country. If you’re looking to energise your career, passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team delivering Ireland's clean electric future, apply today: https://lnkd.in/dz-zYNnA