PELGBA - It's Electrifying: Planning considerations in the renewable energy sector
Date: 3rd May 2024
Start Time: 14.30pm - 16.30pm
Location: Gaffney Room & Online
By 2030, Ireland aims to have 80% of its electricity generated by renewable energy sources. Such a target cannot be achieved without an increase of renewable energy projects being developed around the country. This event will examine the planning considerations relevant to building renewable energy projects.
Speakers:
Dr Eva Barrett, Irish Solar Energy Association; Planning considerations in the solar energy sector
Denis Devane, Wind Energy Ireland; Planning considerations in the wind energy sector
Suzanne Murray SC; Legal perspective on planning considerations in the renewable energy sector.
This event is open to all.
There are 2 CPD points available for this event.
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Additional Information
The Planning, Environmental, and Local Government Bar Association of Ireland (PELGBA) is a specialist association for practising Barristers who practice in or have an interest in Planning, Environmental and Local Government Law in Ireland. PELGBA was launched in July 2018 in an event attended by The Hon. Mr. Justice Frank Clarke, Chief Justice of Ireland and the Attorney General, Mr. Seamus Wolfe SC, and also Mr. Eoghan Murphy T.D., Minister for Housing, Planning & Local Government.
PELGBA seeks to advance the state of knowledge of the law in the areas of Planning, Environmental and Local Government Law and act as a forum for practising in this area. PELGBA aims to provide specialist education to its members through legal updates, morning and after court seminars, and an annual conference on topics related to Planning, Environmental and Local Government Law.
To date, PELGBA has held seminars on topics such as planning enforcement, mediation, housing law, as well as regular updates on developments in at domestic and EU case law and a conference on strategic housing.
PELGBA also promotes the Bar as a specialist provider of advocacy and legal advice in the area of Planning, Environmental and Local Government Law. In this role, it liaises with The Council of The Bar of Ireland and other relevant parties on issues of interest to its members.
For more information, go to www.pelgba.ie