Policy is the ultimate driver of change, setting out near-term changes to achieve longer-term benefits. In this episode, we discuss the thinking behind European policy on decarbonisation and how this makes its way down to national policy and implementation. What are the key policies in play at the moment, the key targets they are driving, and how do we see these being realised in various sectors (electricity transport, heat, agriculture)?

Joining Paddy Finn are Brian Leddin, Green Party TD and Chair of Oireachtas Committee on Climate Change, and Dr. Tanya Harrington, Chairperson Renewable Energy Ireland and Senior Advisor at Just Climate. Together the panel discuss the ancillary benefits of decarbonisation, such as energy security and local job creation, as well as the challenges faced by politicians as they strive to act in the long-term interest of society.

The Electricity Exchange is a series of discussions hosted by Dr Paddy Finn, VIOTAS CEO & CTO. Together with industry experts, Paddy and guests analyse and discuss a wide variety of topics related to electricity, the energy landscape and what the future may look like.

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