Our Values
Diversified Approach
New technologies such as electric vehicles or electric heat pumps are a valuable part of the overall energy transition, and they will become even more important in the years to come. But given the wide-ranging energy needs of the population, they alone cannot fulfil the task of fuelling Ireland in a sustainable manner over the coming years. Low carbon liquid fuels and electrification are complementary, rather than being in competition with one another, and a strategy which employs a diversified approach is much more likely to deliver positive results.
Technological Neutrality
The key goal for Fuels for Ireland is making our sector carbon neutral by 2050. Whether carbon reductions come about as a result of electrification or other innovations should not be the key consideration. The key consideration should be: does this approach deliver the carbon reductions we need? There is no silver bullet when it comes to making our sector carbon neutral, and it is vital that policymakers consider a range of solutions, regardless of whether or not they rely exclusively on electrification.
Open Communication
Fuels for Ireland intends to be proactive in making the necessary changes, rather than waiting for direction from others. However, it makes perfect sense to work with the Government and all other stakeholders and to communicate regularly about the policies which are working, and those which could be made to work better.