Businesses from across the North West of Ireland gathered today to discuss the future of energy in the region as well as the current challenges facing firms during the cost-of-doing-business crisis.
Jointly delivered by the Londonderry and Letterkenny Chambers of Commerce, the North West Energy Conference took place today in the Everglades Hotel in Derry. It comes as the UN’s COP27 Climate Summit wraps up after two weeks of negotiations and discussions on how the global community can tackle global warming.
The conference featured a keynote address from Richard Rodgers, Head of Energy at the Department for the Economy. It was focused on Northern Ireland’s energy ambitions and how businesses can make the most of opportunities like renewable energy and decarbonisation to drive investment and growth.
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Compered by energy journalist and broadcaster Jamie Delargy, this year’s conference brought together energy suppliers, technology providers, industry buyers, investors, and policymakers to address issues which face businesses and consumers in the North West on both sides of the border and provide solutions to shared challenges.
Anna Doherty, Chief Executive of the Londonderry Chamber, said:“This year’s North West Energy Conference comes at a crucial time for businesses and organisations across our region. The rapid rise in energy prices has pushed the issue to the forefront of the minds of business owners everywhere and is having a serious impact on firms of all shapes and sizes. Events like today’s are, therefore, vital in fostering collaboration and exploring solutions and best practices which can relieve the pressure that businesses are under."
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Supported by Derry City and Strabane District Council and Donegal County Council, the conference included speakers from the public and private sectors and focused on issues including the green economy, the rising cost of energy, renewable energy and carbon neutrality, and decarbonising our buildings and transport.
Source: Written from press release
