Mark Foley
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Independent Consultant on all things energy, sustainability, transformation and strategy. Non-Exec Director. Former CEO of EirGrid.
Wicklow, Ireland
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I drive an electric car and the energy reduction achieved when dropping to 100 km/hr on a motorway is simply phenomenal. 80km/hr is the sweet spot! Please take energy conservation seriously, don’t make jokes about it, particularly in these very challenging times!
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People keep asking me about nuclear power! I believe, in the context of our ambition for a net-zero carbon power system, we are obliged to look dispassionately at all options for same, including a deep interrogation of the potential role for nuclear energy! Will revert! M
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I lost my dear brother Greg on Tuesday of this week. Thank you DCU. M .
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To those trolling me, I did not advocate driving at 80 km/hr on a motorway, I simply indicated the optimum driving speed from an energy efficiency perspective. 100km/hr on the inside lane on a motorway is smart energy efficient driving! M
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Just short of 78% renewables on the system today inclusive of massive exports to the UK! This is the future!
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When this nightmare has ended I suggest we need to grasp the climate breakdown challenge in a way never previously imagined and galvanise the public and political collaborative spirit which has prevailed these last 2 months!
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Thank you to all those who participated in the celebration of
@gregfoley2002
‘s extraordinary life today. On behalf of Greg’s family we are deeply grateful for your support and your outpourings of affection, respect and tributes to the great man.
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Renewables hit 4,239MW at 18.45 this evening! Another record from the EirGrid team! Well done to all 👍
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Greg Foley – chemical engineer with a passion for teaching inspired students and colleagues
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At EirGrid Group, we're
#steppingup
to tackle climate change. Two new wind records were set yesterday – in Ireland and across the island.
Kudos to our staff and energy partners for continuing to push boundaries in order to deliver 70% electricity from renewable sources by 2030.
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Picture 2030 and on a day like today, your electricity will be close to 100% renewable. That is our collective ambition, it is very real and is achievable if we collaborate in the same manner in which we have dealt with the Covid crisis.
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Heading for Brussels tomorrow to sign the grant agreement for the Celtic Interconnector between Ireland and France. A real privilege to be part of this iconic project with our partners
@rte_france
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Deeply grateful to be awarded the Chevalier de l’Ordre National de la Légion d’Honneur this week. 🎖
The Celtic Interconnector is only the start of what I expect to be a deep and extensive green energy relationship between 🇮🇪 and 🇫🇷 in the decades to come.
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Proud to be Irish, proud of our fantastic team and deeply privileged to be in Paris today to sign contracts for the
#Celticinterconnector
project which will link the Irish and French electricity systems by 2026!
🇮🇪🤝🇫🇷
@XPiechaczyk
@EirGrid
@EamonRyan
@MichealMartinTD
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I am 3 years in EirGrid today. Have enjoyed every moment and I am very grateful for the privilege to lead this amazing organisation. 😀
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Great result from first RESS auction! Solar has landed, on shore wind continues to deliver and isn’t it wonderful to see a number of community projects making it over the line. The
#climateactionplan
is alive and well!
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Great day for
@EirGrid
and
@rte_france
as the EU Commission delivers a grant of € 530 million to support our iconic Celtic Interconnector project between Ireland and France!
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As well as my phenomenal staff who are keeping the power system going, I am incredibly proud of my 3 sons tonight, one is a front line Doctor, one is making sure critical drugs get to Pharmacies and Hospitals, and the other is working on the biggest FDI project in our history! 👍
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Max wind on the system and exporting renewables to the UK today. Well done to
@EirGrid
staff and the ecosystem which has delivered c. 5,000 MW on the all island system to date!
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I spent over 11 hours in the last 2 working days using video technology. It really is extraordinarily effective! It is up to business leaders to drive a new work paradigm when this crisis has finally ended! A new paradigm will be good for climate change and work life balance!
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We rescued this little fella with severe respiratory problems 4 months ago. He stayed with the vet for recuperation in the meantime. Was brought home to our place this evening!
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My Mum at 88 and my Grandson at 4 days! Let’s ensure the next generation have an environment that we have been privileged to experience!
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Great start to my cycling career this week with two round trips to the Oval from home in Wicklow. Cycling infrastructure continues to improve! 😀
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Nice to see renewables back at 70% on the power system over the last few days.
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We have a Government! Time to move on now and focus on real Leadership and Delivery!
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Visited the National Control Centre today. 40% of energy cooking the nation’s Christmas Turkeys was being driven by wind energy!
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Massively busy and exciting week! A real highlight was my engagement with 20 new graduates who joined us this week. My goodness, the quality of the questioning was exceptional! I have a great sense that the future of the planet is in good hands with this generation!
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Kylemore abbey and Diamond Hill. Connemara ...... simply the best place on earth!
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Great pleasure to be in the National Control Centre yesterday, talking to staff, as renewables delivered 65% of electricity across the Island.
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🇳🇴 Delighted to welcome Mari Skåre, the Norwegian Ambassador to Ireland, with whom we had a valuable exchange of ideas, particularly about
#offshorewind
and Ireland’s ambitious.Climate Action Plan.
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Now that’s a pleasant handshake! Thank you to the EU Commission for supporting this fantastic project for Ireland and France!
@EirGrid
@rte_france
#celticinterconnector
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RESS auctions on the way!
@EirGrid
team working tirelessly to ensure we are ready to execute in 2020 in support of our ambition for 70% RES-E by 2030!
#climateactionplan
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EirGrid Group - Delivering a Cleaner Energy Future - 60 sec TV ad via
@YouTube
. Really proud of my team and our partners for coming up with this inspirational piece of thought leadership!
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Thank you
@NewstalkFM
for giving me the opportunity this morning to talk about EirGrid and our role in Ireland’s changing economy and society.
ps. I forgot to say that I drive an electric golf!
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My sincere thanks to all of the wonderful staff at
@eirgrid
over the last 6 years of my tenure as CEO of EirGrid group. It was an amazing time for me!
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Max Demand record on the ROI power system exceeded twice in the last week. Electricity remains the life blood of our society and economy and our challenge and purpose is to ensure the future of the power system is security, cost efficiency and renewable!
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Keep an eye out for my forthcoming blog on all matters to do with energy and climate action! Coming soon!
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This is simply amazing! The extraordinary marriage of engineering and nature! It gives us real hope in the battle against climate breakdown!
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Great to share a platform with
@FintanSlye_eso
at
#cop26
today as we spoke about the excellent work of the GPST Consortium!
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Working from home “Works”. We are experiencing a profoundly inspiring social experiment in this 21st Century. A new paradigm awaits, one that can effect a significant shift in carbon emissions!
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Wishing all in our sector, and indeed people across the whole island of Ireland, a well earned respite from this awful crisis over the Easter break. Easter has traditionally been a time of hope and we need that sentiment more than ever! Stay safe and enjoy time with family!
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Delighted to welcome our 2022 intake of graduates to the EirGrid Group. We are excited that they have chosen to begin their careers with us and we look forward to working together to deliver a cleaner energy future for all.
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To see an off shore wind farm close up is quite extraordinary. Great pleasure to see Beatrice in all of her glory!
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A fantastic colleague retired yesterday! Aidan Skelly, first CFO of EirGrid, served with extraordinary distinction and was an exemplar of the value system which we so aspire to in EirGrid! Thank you Aidan and enjoy the next stage in your life!
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Elin and Simon proudly representing
@EirGrid
and Ireland as we greet our Royal Guests from Sweden yesterday in the National Control Centre. Sweden and Ireland share a deep passion for renewables!
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Beautiful Wicklow Sunset tonight! Please remember our colleagues who are keeping critical services operational in these trying times. Look after yourselves and loved ones this weekend and try and enjoy some downtime!
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Thank you to Attendees, Participants, the EA Team at
@EirGrid
,
@PaircUiCha0imh
, Staff and Board at
@EirGrid
and
@SusanHayes_
for an outstanding
#EirGridConf18
See you all in 2019
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Social Distancing is working, Government and HSE Guidelines are having a real impact! Please stick with the programme, do not become complacent and always think about the vulnerable. Have a safe and relaxing weekend!
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It is with sadness that we say Au Revoir to
@stephanecrouzat
, the French Ambassador to Ireland, who has been an exceptional advocate for France-Ireland relations, and has supported our joint ambition to connect the Ireland and France power systems by 2025.
#celticinterconnector
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Wishing all of our stakeholders, current and future customers, our wonderful staff and what is a superb ecosystem the very best for Christmas and the New Year. 🌲
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Outstanding win for the
@EirGrid
and
@soni_ltd
DS3 teams at the
@SEAI_ie
annual award ceremony tonight!
#seaiawards18
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Mark,
It was a great pleasure to welcome the new entrants to our 2019 Graduate Programme in EirGrid and SONI last week. Wishing them all the best in their time with the company and the very best of luck in their career paths, wherever they may lead.
#Beginnings
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Sliabh Bawn Wind Farm! I have great memories of this project! ps. Picture sourced from
@IWEA
on LinkedIn!
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Delighted to participate in the
@RenewablesGrid
workshop today. There has never been a greater need for collaboration in the fight against climate breakdown.
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International Womens’s Day is a great opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to gender diversity, encouraging more female participation at all levels of our workforce. We are taking time across the EirGrid Group to celebrate our female colleagues.
#balanceforbetter
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@18for0
I have registered for this interesting event. I am really open to understanding the opportunity that nuclear energy can offer in the journey to a zero carbon energy system! M
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To understand the scale of off-shore wind that is coming our way in the Irish Sea, consider this graphic! Each Turbine, from the base of the concrete pile to the tip height of the blade, is just 36 meters short of the Eiffel Tower! Amazing engineering.
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A real pleasure to attend
@IDAIRELAND
conference today. Fascinating insights into the last five years of exceptional performance, the emerging world of artificial intelligence and the extraordinary ecosystem which FDI companies have created in Ireland.
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Visited my elderly Mum today with food, conversation and gardening. Stopped twice on the way home by
@GardaTraffic
and they could not have been more courteous and understanding. Thank you!
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Today sees the publication of the second
#LowCarbonPledge
report. 58 Irish businesses so far have committed to cutting their emissions intensity by 50% before 2030. I am proud that
@EirGrid
is a signatory, as we are committed to the transition to a low carbon future.
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There is no doubt that any restart or reversion to some degree of normal must be cautious, science driven and gradual in nature. We must be patient and use all of the global scientific data which is available to us! Let’s keep working together and keep the faith!
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A seminal moment today when Ireland stood up and accepted our responsibility in respect of climate change!
#ClimatePlan2019
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Renewed my electricity contract this week to the great news that I can use my recently installed smart meter and avail of three different tariff structures over each 24 hour period. Great progress!
@EirGrid
@ESBNetworks
@UtilityregCRU
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Looking forward to speaking at
#iweaspring19
tomorrow at a time of seminal change in the direction of travel for the power system in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
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Time to pull together as a proud nation. It is our responsibility as citizens, parents & grandparents to pull together & behave in the most responsible of manners. Tonight you heard about
#SteppingUp
in a new form! Please listen, lead and act!
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Welcome to Ireland
@MarosSefcovic
, commission Vice-President for Energy Union Big ticket items for discussion will include; the Clean Energy Package, Ireland’s 2030 national energy and climate plan and our ongoing innovation in renewables integration and interconnection.
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I am delighted to see EirGrid’s new ad campaign go live today. This ad is an important part of our strategy to raise awareness and understanding of EirGrid’s role in Ireland, North and South.
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Great pleasure to host the State Grid Corporation of China today as our team talks about how we have achieved 65% renewables on the power system!
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Achieved my lowest ever power consumption rate i.e. 11.4 kWh/100 km on my 41k drive home this evening in my Golf EV!
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Really proud of the EirGrid team and thank you to
@RenewablesGrid
for sponsoring these inspiring awards.
We are encouraged to receive the
@RenewablesGrid
#GoodPracticeAward20
for Communication & Engagement on the
#CelticInterconnector
project. Engaging with local communities to build strong relationships is a key part of all of our projects.
#Positivity
#SteppingUp
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Great pleasure to have the
@ENTSO_E
Board in Dublin today. Europe is at the centre of the energy transition and collaboration and interconnection are key components of our future energy strategy!
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Congratulations to the
@coilltenews
and
@ESBGroup
teams at Castlepook Wind Farm. Final turbine of 14 erected.
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Thank you to
@Accenture_Irl
for an extraordinarily stimulating, provocative and enlightening workshop in your innovation hub today!
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Sincere thank you to
@stephanecrouzat
who has been steadfast in his support for the proposed Celtic Interconnector between Ireland and France. A great day for our respective nations! 🏉
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So proud to be Irish today, what an incredible performance after last week’s setback. Totally dominant and superb control, discipline and character!
@IrishRugby
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8 days of driving an
#EV
No crisis, no range anxiety, no stress, no noise, no emissions ........ the future has arrived!
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Delighted to welcome a new batch of graduates this week who want to be part of Transforming the Power System for Future Generations!
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Just read
@DanielTMurray
article in the
@sundaybusiness
on the Artic this evening! Yes, I am days behind, but I always eventually get to read good journalism. A must read!
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Best of luck to
@EirGrid
’s Ciaran Hegarty at the EMEA regional finals of the
@TheIET
‘Present Around the World’ competition in Kazakhstan this weekend. Ciaran will represent Ireland with his presentation "Electrification in Society: Impact on the Power System"
#IETpatw
#GoIreland
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Incredibly proud to pick up the Green Construction Award as part of the Galway Wind Park Delivery Team with
@SSEIreland
@Roadbridge
!
#renewableenergy
#GreenAwardsIRL
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This is
@EirGrid
’s 4th time to be certified to the Business Working Responsibly mark. In 2019, the Mark process was led by Derval O’Brien and a team of cross functional staff dedicated to sustainability.
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Had a friend around for dinner this evening! Seemed happy with the menu!
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