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Midland Regional Energy Seminar

Venue:
Tullamore Court Hotel, Tullamore, Co. Offaly
 
Date:
15/10/2015
 
Time:
9.00am
 
Category:
Seminar
 

Energy Saving and renewable energy opportunities. Thursday October 15th 2015

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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