Energy Saving and Renewable Energy Opportunities
Tullamore Court Hotel, Tullamore, Co. Offaly
Those attending will hear about energy cost savings, new business opportunities in this vibrant sector, and project finance. It will also provide an ideal platform for networking and discussion.
About the event
This seminar brings together partners from the public and private sectors. The Midland Region has a thriving agrarian economy with links to many related businesses including hospitality, machinery and waste management. This first seminar, presented by the Midlands Energy Agency, is for all who want to know more about the available energy efficiency and renewable energy opportunities and technologies, particularly those involved in food processing, agriculture and horticulture.
Farmers
Food processors
Hoteliers/restaurateurs
Waste management and processing
Local businesses and suppliers of sustainable energy solutions
Local authority representatives
Energy Officers
Planning professionals
Registration
Attendance is free, but delegates must pre-register.
To register please call: 057 93 46874 or email info@midlandsireland.ie
The Midlands Energy Agency is a collaboration between the County Councils of Laois, Longford, Offaly and Westmeath, exploring the opportunities for the people and businesses of the region to meet their energy needs in a more sustainable way.
Seminar Programme
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY – OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE MIDLAND REGION
9.00 Welcome & Session Chair
Declan Kirrane, Chief Executive, Offaly County Council
9.10 A Vision of What’s Possible
Declan Meally, Head of Emerging Sectors, SEAI
9.25 Consumer Demand for Sustainable Food & Practical Business Opportunities
Gary Nugent, Environment Manager, Paul Hyland, Energy Manager, Rosderra Meats
9.40 Smart Farming – Energy Opportunities for Farmers
Harold Kingston, Project Leader, Smart Farming, IFA
10.10 Energy Saving & Business Opportunities
Barry Caslin, Bioenergy Specialist, Teagasc
10.25 Q&A
10.40 Coffee
REALISING ENERGY SAVINGS
11.00 Overview of Energy Savings and Business Opportunities in the Food Production and Services Sectors
Ivan Sproule, Programme Manager, SEAI
11.15 Solar Cooling Technologies
Michael O’Connor, Managing Director, Sun Source Energy
11.30 The Economics of Local Biofuels Production
Noel Gavigan, IrBEA Executive, Irish BioEnergy Association (irbea)
11.45 Introduction to Anaerobic Digestion (AD)
Damien Collins, Director, ORS
12.00 Q&A
FOSTERING INNOVATION
12.15 Opportunities for Community Energy Solutions in the Midland Region
Dudley Stewart, Director, Micro Electricity Generation Association (MEGA)
12.30 Renewable Energy - A Local Authority Perspective
Andrew Murray, Senior Planner, Offaly County Council
12.45 Innovative Financing for Energy Projects
Ray O’Neill, Head of Energy & Clean Technologies, AIB Bank
13.00 Q&A - Followed by Networking Lunch