The Commission for the Regulation of Utilities is increasing electricity network charges for households, resulting in an estimated €80 rise in annual bills to €454. This increase is to fund an €18bn investment in the electricity system, necessary for connecting new developments and strengthening networks against extreme weather events. Large energy users, particularly data centres, will benefit from a reduction in their network charges, creating concern that households are subsidizing these costs. Dublin MEP Lynn Boylan criticized the timing of this decision considering the financial strain on households now.
The Commission for the Regulation of Utilities has decided to increase electricity network charges for households while reducing the charges for large users, such as data centres.
Dublin MEP Lynn Boylan criticized the CRU for making households subsidize the costs of data centres, stating this decision is unreasonable during a time of high utility bills.
The regulator's proposal includes an €18bn investment to enhance the electricity system, which may raise household bills by as much as €80 annually, a 21% increase.
While average annual network charges for households will rise to €454, large energy users could see reductions in their charges by up to 18% due to the investment plan.
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