What Types of Fuel are Regulated?

The sale, distribution of solid fuel (including coal) having a sulphur content of greater than 2% by weight is controlled in 'Restricted Areas'. Section 3A of the 2011 Regulations reduced this threshold to 0.7%.

ALL fuel suppliers supplying bituminous coal for residential use in the state are required to:   

• Register with the Environmental Protection Agency before 31st December, 2011.   
• Registration is free.   www.epa.ie  for further information. 
• Maintain a register in which the following is entered:       
• Details of the quantity of each of the regulated fuel types stored on their premises on the final day of every month.     
• Details of daily transportation of regulated fuel types from their premises. Inculding the name and address of the person transporting the fuel, the quantity involved and the destination.       
• Keep a register of their customers purchasing the above types of fuel.