Mullingar Energy Master Plan for release at open day

An open day taking place in Mullingar on Wednesday, June 28, will showcase for the public the latest trends, technologies, insights and funding opportunities for sustainable energy transition, both for manufacturing industries and the residential sector.

Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) and Mullingar Sustainable Energy Community (MSEC) are the joint organisers of ‘Sustainable Energy Day: Engaging Industry and Community’ at the Irish Manufacturing Research AM Lab, National Science Park, Dublin Road, Mullingar, N91 TX80 from 1.30pm to 7.30pm.

At the event, MSEC will launch the Mullingar Energy Master Plan, fostering the discussion of energy transition and decarbonisation for industry and also the residential community.

The event is being held as part of the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW), but early registration is advised due to limited seating capacity. Registration is available here.

David McCormack, Sustainable Manufacturing director at Irish Manufacturing Research, said the “event serves as a platform for industry experts and the community to come together and explore the latest advancements in sustainable energy”.

He added: “Our goal is to inspire innovation, encourage collaboration, and position Irish industry in the heart of a net-zero transition, which we know is crucial as recent reports point to an increase in emissions from electricity generation.”

EUSEW is the biggest event dedicated to renewables and efficient energy use in Europe. The 2023 theme is ‘Accelerating the clean energy transition – towards lower bills and greater skills’.

The Sustainable Energy Day hosted by IMR in partnership with Mullingar Sustainable Energy Community is, Mr McCormack said, a significant step towards fostering behavioural changes and driving innovation in the energy sector.

By encouraging industries and stakeholders to embrace sustainable practices, the aim is to achieve the ambitious energy and climate goals set by the European Union and beyond.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in 2021, there was an increase of 18.8% compared to 2020 in emissions from electricity generation.

The return to using more carbon-intensive fuel, along with fewer renewables and natural gas plant availability, has played a big part in reversing the trend.

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