A Future Energy Forum is set to place in Dundalk later this month, where leading engineers from Eirgrid and ESB will discuss their vision for Ireland's energy future.

Mark Foley, CEO of Eirgrid and Marguerite Sayers, Executive Director, Customer Solutions at ESB will lead the forum at Dundalk Institute of Technology on Thursday 16 May.

Eamon Ryan, Leader of the Green Party and Denis Duff, Co-founder of Better Environment with Nuclear Energy (BENE) will also present their views on Ireland's future energy needs during presentations and a panel discussion.

Energy innovation in the North-East will also be a core focus of the Forum as employers Combilift and Glen Dimplex will showcase the technologies and solutions being developed and delivered locally to support Ireland's continued transition to a low carbon energy future.

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Ireland's economy is dependent on a sustainable energy infrastructure that meets our future needs. Under the EU Renewable Energy Directive, Ireland is committed to source at least 16% of all energy consumed by 2020 from renewable sources. However, according to the SEAI's Renewable Energy in Ireland 2019 report just 10.6% of energy consumed in Ireland in 2017 came from renewables. 

Commenting in advance of the Forum, Barry Hyland, Engineer and Chair of Engineers Ireland's North East Regional branch said: "At our Future Energy Forum, we will be welcoming local businesses, our member-engineers, other professionals, students and members of the public. We hope this evening Forum will provide attendees with an opportunity to engage and think about how we generate and consume energy. The informative Forum will present an opportunity for the audience to hear from energy experts, including engineers, local businesses and those with views on energy and sustainability, who will discuss their visions for Ireland's energy future."

The Future Energy Forum will run from 5.30-8pm.

Tickets are currently on sale from €5 and admission for students is free. To reserve your place today, visit www.engineersireland.ie.

(CM/JG)