From West to World: a monthly meetup powering a just energy transition
Energy West brings community, policy, and innovation together in the West of Ireland, amplifying local voices and shaping bold, science‑led action for clean energy.
Monthly Meetup
Insight, collaboration, action every six weeks at PorterShed.
What To Expect
Lightning talks and panels that pair evidence with lived experience.
Showcase of regional pilots and partnerships, from West to world.
Open discussion on policy pathways, funding mechanisms, and practical roadmaps.
Clinic time for community questions and cross‑sector matchmaking.
Who Should Come
Energy innovators, grid and infrastructure stakeholders, and supply‑chain partners.
Local authorities, national agencies, and policy advisors.
Community energy groups, educators, and students.
Anyone invested in a fair, fast, and practical energy transition.
Mission
To spark a just and inclusive energy transition in the West of Ireland by amplifying local voices, shaping bold policy, and unlocking the region’s power to lead in clean energy innovation. We bring people, ideas and influence together to empower communities, strengthen strategic planning, and build energy resilience through insight, collaboration and action.
Vision
We see the West of Ireland as a global beacon for clean energy, where community, innovation and policy align to create a fairer, more sustainable future. From Galway’s Atlantic edge, we are building a place where the world comes to learn, test, and be inspired — rooted in local strength and reaching toward global leadership. We start local, grow together, and lead by example
Values
What guides how we think, build, and act.
Purpose‑Driven Progress
We act for the long‑term good of people, place, and planet. Every step serves the public interest, fuels inclusive prosperity, and respects planetary boundaries — accelerating a clean energy transition that is just, lasting, and aligned with what matters most.
Evidence with Empathy
We cut through noise with clarity and transparency, grounding decisions in data while honouring lived experience. We balance rigour with respect in everything we do.
Cathedral Thinking, Strategic Doing
We think in generations and act with focus, planning for legacy, resilience, and systems change while making smart, practical decisions that drive immediate impact.
From West to World
Rooted in the West of Ireland, ready for the world.
What we pilot here: partnerships and ideas, we share
widely to shape the future of energy far beyond our shores.
Inclusive by Design
Everyone has a stake and a say. We open doors, dismantle barriers, and amplify diverse voices, co‑creating solutions with communities, not just for them.
Contact Us
Contact Info
- yvonne@portershed.com
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I speak or propose a topic?
Yes, we welcome 5–7 minute lightning talks or panel contributions. Share a short outline via the contact form.
Is there a cost?
Meetups are free to attend. Some workshops/clinics may require registration due to limited capacity.