Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU)
Jonathan Clare is an experienced electrical safety professional currently serving as an Electrical Safety Inspector at the Commission for Regulation of Utilities since September 2022. Prior roles include Standards Officer at the National Standards Authority of Ireland, Electrical Project Engineer at JV Tierney & Co. Consulting Engineers, and Technical Consultant at John Clare Training Ltd. Jonathan's career began as an Electrician at Armour Electrical Ltd., following an apprenticeship at Jones Engineering. Academic achievements include a Master of Science in Renewable Energy and Energy Management from Ulster University, a Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Electrical Services Engineering from Technological University Dublin, and a FETAC Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Electrical Craft Apprenticeship from SOLAS. Jonathan also holds a Higher Certificate in Electrical Services Engineering from Technological University Dublin and a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Cultural Studies from Dundalk Institute of Technology.
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Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU)
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The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) is Ireland’s independent energy and water regulator with a wide range of economic, safety and customer protection responsibilities across energy and water. The CRU’s current responsibilities include economic regulation of the Irish electricity and natural gas sectors spanning both competitive markets and monopoly networks. The CRU’s safety responsibilities include safety regulation of electrical contractors, gas and LPG installers and the safe operation of the onshore gas network with a view to protecting life and property. The CRU is also the safety regulator of upstream petroleum safety activities including off-shore gas and oil. The overall aim of the CRU’s economic regulation role is to protect the interests of customers and to maintain the country’s security of gas and electricity supply in what is a constantly changing environment. The CRU is also economic regulator of public water and waste water services in Ireland and the focus is serving the best interests of Irish Water’s customers. In both energy and water, the CRU has an important related function in customer protection by resolving complaints that customers have with energy and water companies. The CRU is leading the national smart metering programme, aimed at upgrading to the next generation of energy meters and transforming retail markets. Further information is available on the CRU’s website at www.cru.ie .