Grissan Renewable Energy (Grissan Renewable Energy)

Lobbying Organisation Grissan Renewable Energy

Date published 30 Apr, 2024

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Energy and Natural Resources

Period 1 Jan, 2024 to 30 Apr, 2024

Specific Details Engagement in relation to the forthcoming Biomethane Strategy and Renewable Heat Obligation

Intended results Grissan Renewable Energy is the UK's largest generator of biomethane and we are considering opportunities for development in Ireland. The structure and function of future support from the Government will be key to enabling such developments.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Nic Crowe

Did any Designated Public Official(DPO) or former Designated Public Official(DPO) carry out lobbying activities on your behalf in relation to this return? You must include yourself, and answer Yes, if you are a current DPO or a DPO at any time in the past. (What is a Designated Public Official?) No

Did you manage or direct a grassroots campaign? No

Was this lobbying done on behalf of a client? No

Lobbying activity

The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.

Email (2-5)

Introductory emails to request meetings with DPOs to discuss forthcoming Biomethane Strategy and Renewable Heat Obligation policy structure and function.

Virtual Meeting (2-5)

Meeting with Paul Kenny to discuss Grissan developments and the Biomethane Strategy. Virtual meeting 9 January. Virtual meeting on 1 February with Barry Quinlan and other junior officials in DECC to discuss Biomethane Strategy.

Meeting (1)

Physical meeting at DECC on 15 March with Barry Quinlan and other junior officials in DECC to discuss Biomethane Strategy and Renewable Heat Obligation policy.

Designated public officials lobbied

The following DPOs were lobbied during this return period on this specific Subject Matter Area. These DPOs were involved in at least one of the Lobbying Activities listed above, but not necessarily all of them. As returns are specific to a Subject Matter Area the above Lobbying Activities may be associated with multiple returns.

Barry Quinlan Assistant Secretary (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)

Paul Kenny Special Adviser (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)