EU Energy Commissioner visits Offaly to discuss Bord na Móna's future plansThe European Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson, was in Offaly today (Friday) for discussions about Bord na Móna's climate adaptation plans. Commissioner Simson visited Mountlucas, where she saw at firsthand Bord na Móna's work in peatland rehabilitation, and renewable energy. The Bord na Móna Energy Park is being planned at peatlands close to Junction 3 of the M6 Motorway at Rochfortbridge in Westmeath. It is expected to potentially co-locate 200MW+ of electricity directly beside businesses locating in the energy park. "We shared with the Commissioner details of our investment in green energy solutions and our plans to build Ireland's first energy park.

Source: Irish Independent June 03, 2022 13:29 UTC