Talk the talk

Patrick Eccles, supply manager at ESB Independent Energy, talks to David Clerkin.

What is ESB Independent Energy (ESBIE) and how does it differ from the ESB?

ESBIE is a wholly owned and ring-fenced subsidiary within the ESB group. It was set up to supply independently produced power to the deregulated power markets in both Northern Ireland and the Republic. Two new independent generators underpin our customer offering - the 400 megawatt Synergen plant in Ringsend, Dublin, and a similar sized plant in Coolkeeraghin, Derry. Like all independent suppliers, we are licensed by the regulator and compete on a level playing field.