The CER prepares and publishes a five year strategic plan which sets out our mission, strategic goals and plans to achieve those goals over a five year period. The latest strategic plan covers the period 2010 to 2014.
In January 2008 The Commission updated its mission statement and set out key work tasks for the year. Our Mission is as follows:
In a world where energy supply and prices are highly volatile, the mission of the CER, acting in the interests of consumers is to ensure that:
- the lights stay on
- the gas continues to flow
- the prices charged are fair and reasonable
- the environment is protected, and
- electricity and gas are supplied safely.
We are committed to carrying out our functions in a fair, impartial, balanced and transparent manner. We will provide a professional and efficient service to all our stakeholders and will act with integrity and impartiality at all times.
5 Year Strategic Plan
The Commission's Strategic Plan 2010 - 2014 focuses on achieving the five main aspects of our Mission Statement. To view the CER's Strategic Plan 2010 2014 please click on the link below:
To view the documents relating to the consultation process carried out in developing this document, please click HERE.
To view previous five year startegic plans, as published in 2005 and 2006, please follow the links below:
Annual Work Plans
The Commission also publishes an annual work plan which sets out detailed tasks designed to meet its mission statement and strategic goals. To achieve our mission statement in 2010, we have set out eight key tasks for the year. These are as follows:
Key Task 1 - Electricity Retail
Consideration of electricity retail market de-regulation (roadmap).
Key Task 2 - Electricity Networks
Completion of five yearly reiews of electricity transmission and distribution businesses.
Key Task 3 - Gas & Electricity Safety
Commence implementation of the Safety Frmaework for Petroleum Exploration & Extraction activities in line with CER's proposed new safety functions.
Key Task 4 - SEM
In cooperation with our colleagues in NIAUR, we will ensure continued smooth and stable oversight of the SEM and continue to progress work on Regional Market Integration.
Key Task 5 - Smart Metering & Smart Grids
Working closely with ESB Networks we will continue to progress the smart metering project and carry out further analysis of opportunities for smart grid development.
Key Task 6 - Customer Protection
Champion customer rights in the energy sector through energycustomers.ie service.
Key Task 7 - Gas Common Arrangements for Gas
Common Arrangements for Gas.
Key Task 8 - Environmental / Renewables
Work to facilitate achievement of renewables targets in the context of CER's functions and duties, including Gate 3 and other initiatives.
The CER's Work Plan 2010 and our previous plans can be found below: