Energy Citizens Roadshows
EirGrid has embarked on a year-long series of citizens roadshow events aimed at informing local communities on how the organisation plans to future-proof the electricity grid as well as providing information about microgeneration, home energy upgrades and retrofitting grants, and regional development issues.
The roadshows follow on from the Shaping Our Electricity Future consultation programme during which EirGrid sought views and inputs from all sectors of society and industry about grid development.
Upcoming Roadshows
June
Our next Energy Citizens Roadshow will take place on the 21st of June in the Carrigaline Court Hotel, Cork from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.
Another event follows in The Tower Hotel, Waterford on the 22nd of June from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.
Previous roadshows
The EirGrid Energy Citizens Roadshow took place in the Great National Hotel, Ballina on the 24th of May. EirGrid’s Derek Carroll outlined plans to prepare Ireland’s electricity grid to carry 17GW (gigawatts) more renewable electricity by 2030, triple 2020 levels. SEAI Sustainable Energy Community Mentor Dr Orla Nic Suibhne outlined the need for homes to be more energy efficient, while Gerry Noone from ESB Networks told the audience that with 1.3 million smart meters installed across the country to date, consumers will be able to make more informed choices about their consumption. Laura Dixon, Climate Action Coordinator at Mayo County Council, shared that Mayo has been allocated €609,000 for direct climate action projects. The event concluded with a questions and answers session.
The EirGrid Energy Citizens Roadshow took place in Navan, Meath on the 4th of May. The Roadshow featured a number of exhibitors providing information on energy and community supports followed by a panel discussion from EirGrid, SEAI, ESB Networks and Meath County Council.
Download the Meath presentations from the 4th of May by clicking here.
The EirGrid Energy Citizens Roadshows took place in Kildare on the 1st and 2nd of February 2023. The Roadshows took place in Naas and Maynooth and featured a number of exhibitors providing information on energy and community supports followed by a panel discussion from EirGrid, SEAI, ESB Networks and County Kildare Chamber.
Download the Maynooth presentations from the 2nd February by clicking here.
The EirGrid Energy Citizens Roadshows took place in Cork County on the 9th November (Youghal) . The event featured a number of exhibitors providing information on energy and community supports followed by a panel discussion from EirGrid, SEAI, ESB Networks and Youghal Blue & Green Network.
Download the Youghal presentations by clicking here.
On the 10th, the roadshow was held at the Ballyphehane Community Centre, Cork City, with the collaboration of Cork City Council.
Download the Cork presentations by clicking here.
The EirGrid Energy Citizens Roadshows took place on the 11th, 18th, 19th, 24th and 26th of October, across several different locations in Dublin. The event featured a number of exhibitors providing information on energy and community supports followed by a panel discussion from EirGrid, SEAI, ESB Networks and Codema. This roadshow is an outcome of the recently published Shaping Our Electricity Future Roadmap.
Download the Dublin presentations by clicking here.
Watch the video here.
The EirGrid Energy Citizens Roadshows took place in Bloomfield House Hotel, Leisure Club & Spa, Mullingar on the 28th September. The event featured a number of exhibitors providing information on energy and community supports followed by a panel discussion from EirGrid, SEAI, ESB Networks. This roadshow is an outcome of the recently published Shaping Our Electricity Future Roadmap.
Download the event presentation here.
The EirGrid Energy Citizens Roadshows took place in Arklow Bay Hotel on the 21st September and in East Glendalough School, Wicklow Town, on the 22nd of September. The event featured a number of exhibitors providing information on energy and community supports followed by a panel discussion from EirGrid, SEAI, ESB Networks and the Wicklow County Council. This roadshow is an outcome of the recently published Shaping Our Electricity Future Roadmap.
Download the Wicklow presentations by clicking here.
Watch the event video here.
The EirGrid Energy Citizens Roadshows took place in Sligo on the 21st June in the Sligo Park Hotel. The event featured a number of exhibitors providing information on energy and community supports followed by a panel discussion from EirGrid, SEAI, ESB Networks and the Western Development Commission. This roadshow is an outcome of the recently published Shaping Our Electricity Future Roadmap. More information below.
Download the Sligo presentations by clicking here.
The inaugural EirGrid Energy Citizens Roadshows took place on the 4th and 5th of May in Letterkenny and Donegal Town. The events featured a number of exhibitors providing information on energy and community supports followed by a panel discussion from EirGrid, SEAI, ESB Networks and the Western Development Commission.
Download the Donegal presentations by clicking here.
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Further Information
If you would like to follow up on any of the topics discussed or if you would like further information please contact:
EirGrid consult@eirgrid.ie
Western Development Commission info@wdc.ie
SEAI onestopshop@seai.ie
ESB Networks engagement@esbnetworks.ie