Energy Citizens Roadshows

The EirGrid Energy Citizens Roadshow took place in the Salthill Hotel in Galway on 13 September.

Presentation slides from the event can be viewed here

 

The EirGrid Energy Citizens Roadshow took place in the Tower Hotel in Waterford on the 22^nd of June. Those present heard details of EirGrid’s future plans for the electricity grid on the south coast, including the delivery of offshore electricity substations which will connect energy from future offshore renewable energy resources to the onshore grid.

Waterford City and County Council Climate Action Coordinator Gráinne Kennedy shared details of the county climate action plan, and the key role of energy in this. Gerry Noone from ESB Networks spoke on their ‘National Networks Local Connections’ programme, sharing tips with the audience on how to make the most of their smart meters.

Yvonne Byrne from SEAI spoke of the activities of 21 Sustainable Energy Communities across Waterford who are focused on improving energy efficiency and sustainable transport options in their areas.

The EirGrid Energy Citizens Roadshow took place in the Carrigaline Court Hotel in Cork on the 21^st of June. Those present heard details of EirGrid’s future plans for the electricity grid on the south coast, including the delivery of offshore electricity substations which will connect energy from future offshore renewable energy resources to the onshore grid.

Attendees also heard from a range of panellists such as ESB Networks and the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland on supports for energy efficiency upgrades across a range of areas including retrofitting grants and solar panel installation.

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.