ESB Networks

ESB Networks has won two awards at the 2024 Irish CX Impact Awards for Best Use of Technology and Digital Impact in CX.    Best Use of Technology: For our Smart Meter Upgrade program, with over 1.85 million smart meters installed, transforms how electricity is measured and managed; removes the need for estimated customer bills and provides customers with detailed information about their electricity usage. Smart meters are key to the delivery of a digitally enabled electricity network, which will accommodate even higher levels of renewable energy and support the electrification of transport and heating.   Digital Impact in CX: For the ESB Networks Online Account, empowering all electricity customers with online personalised services such as personalised energy usage information, power outage information and notifications, connection/alteration services and more.  With more than 150k customers using the online services regularly, this award highlights the ease of use and the overall seamless user experience that has been delivered. We are committed to transforming the experience for our 2.5 million customers. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/eB8QGGiT   #CustomerExperience #DigitalTransformation #SmartMeters #ESBNetworks #IrishCXImpactAwards 

Our recent stakeholder event ‘Innovation for Net Zero’ highlighted the importance of our strategic consultation process, which was reflected in key discussions and presentations. Thought leaders including Mark McGranaghan, Vice President of Technology Innovation, from EPRI spoke about ‘Innovation to Meet Grid Modernisation Challenges’, while Pablo Arboleya, Plexigrid; Claire Hannon, Advanced Infrastructure and Taco Engelaar, Neara presented on how collaboration with start-ups and small businesses brings innovation and creativity to the challenges of large Distribution Systems like ESB Networks. In the afternoon session, Dan Clarke, ENA and Rhys Thomas, Threepwood presented on registering and connecting Low Carbon Technologies, followed by presentations from a range of electricity industry experts. pat eccles Head of DMSO, ESB Networks spoke on ‘The Network of the Future”. Dr. Ciarán Seoighe, Deputy CEO, Research Ireland, covered the subject ‘From Research to Pilots & Start-ups’ highlighting the training and new innovations that research provides. John Walsh and Cathal Lally, both from ESB’s Emerging Technology team, co-presented on the topic ‘Technology Radar, Looking to the Future’. The event was concluded by Bevin Cody, Strategy, Innovation & Electrification Manager at ESB Networks. #NetworksForNetZero

ESB Networks’, Strategy, Innovation & Electrification team hosted a range of stakeholders including industry, governmental departments, policy makers and academics this week to discuss the topic of ‘Innovation for Net Zero’, as part of our broader strategic consultation process to deliver the electricity network for Ireland’s clean electric future. Delegates were welcomed by Nicholas Tarrant, Managing Director, ESB Networks followed by a keynote address from Dr Lollie Mancey , UCD on the topic of ‘Engaging communities in the Innovation challenge’. The host of the event, journalist Jess Kelly, interviewed an expert panel of stakeholders which included, John Finnegan, Principal Officer, DECC; Jacinta Ryan, Transformation Director, ESB Networks, Declan Meally, Director of Business, SEAI and Aoife OGrady, Head of ZEVI on the topic of collaboration to deliver innovation. Thank you to all our delegates who attended and participated in this event, it will form the basis of future consultations into 2025. #NetworksForNetZero

We have recently published a new Expression of Interest (EOI) - ‘Large Energy Users Biomethane Lighthouse’ and are seeking responses from Large Commercial Energy Users interested in participating. In our role delivering the distribution electricity network for Ireland’s clean electric future, we are committed to introducing new ideas that not only meet the current needs of our customers but also pave the way for a sustainable and efficient energy future. In light of this we are looking for Large Commercial Energy Users who are interested in exploring the potential role of alternative renewable sources, specifically biomethane gas, in enabling flexible energy demand on the electricity network. If you are interested in working with us in this exciting space, please read more below and use the following link to register your Expression of Interest by 29th November 2024: https://lnkd.in/eRUR9hw7

Energise your future as a Training Officer at ESB Networks. The Training Officer will provide a variety of training and development services to the ESB Networks business and the apprentice programme in various ESB Networks locations. Apply by November 14th 2024: https://lnkd.in/eYdMGxkk

Teams from ESB Networks attended Wind Energy Ireland’s annual trade show in the RDS today, Wednesday, November 6th.     Greg Hanna, Manager, Renewables and Major Connections and Mark Madigan, Manager, Strategic Engagement, ESB Networks this morning welcomed Noel Cunniffe, CEO, Wind Energy Ireland to the ESB Networks stand where they discussed a wide range of topics related to the Renewable Energy sector.     Also present at the stand were renewable connection experts from across ESB Networks who were delighted to engage with onshore and offshore renewable industry representatives and other delegates throughout the day.     ESB Networks would like to thank all industry representants and delegates who engaged with us at the ‘Wind Energy Trade Show 2024’.     ESB Networks, energising your everything.     #NetworksForNetZero

“ESB Networks' free online account open to every smart meter user to see what’s possible with the real-time insights of an all-singing and dancing digital smarts”. Read more in the Irish Examiner. https://lnkd.in/eUppVKdQ

ESB Networks has announced a joint innovation project with spatial analytics and software company Advanced Infrastructure designed to improve and enhance the connection application experience for customers. The pilot project seeks to provide local authorities, electric vehicle charge-point developers and other medium voltage demand customers with an online screening tool to self-assess their demand connection requirements against available network capacity, estimated connection timeline and cost information, thereby enabling them to refine their connection requirements in advance of any formal connection applications. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eyVAbc6g ESB Networks, energising your everything. #InnovationForNetZero

ESB Networks invites stakeholders to respond to our recently published Consultation Document titled “Demand Flexibility Product Proposal”. We are delighted to issue this consultation, seeking views from industry on ESB Networks’ proposed plan to procure up to 500MW of medium-term flexibility products. Industry views on the document mentioned above can be submitted to ESB Networks and CRU up until 17:00 on 4th December 2024 at engagement@esbnetworks.ie and flexibility@cru.ie. Document number: DOC-191223-HVV View ESB Networks publication here: https://lnkd.in/ezi6u7ZA View CRU publication here: https://lnkd.in/gKg_Y8TY

On Friday, October 25th at 10am, ESB Networks will be taking part in a webinar along with Gas Networks Ireland as part of the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) Construction Safety Campaign 2024. This webinar will discuss the critical risks associated with working around gas and electricity networks. Free registration link available here: https://lnkd.in/gWXNGMdU #CIFSafety24 #DialBeforeYouDig