Galway Energy Co-operative<br /><span style=Comharchumann Fuinnimh na Gaillimhe">

Galway Energy Co-operative
Comharchumann Fuinnimh na Gaillimhe

Develop renewable energy to support climate change mitigation efforts
Democratise energy production
Develop local employment opportunities
Engage the knowledge, energy and expertise of the local community
Galway Energy Co-operative<br /><span style=Comharchumann Fuinnimh na Gaillimhe">

Galway Energy Co-operative
Comharchumann Fuinnimh na Gaillimhe

Develop renewable energy to support climate change mitigation efforts
Democratise energy production
Develop local employment opportunities
Engage the knowledge, energy and expertise of the local community

About Galway Energy Co-op

Galway Energy Co-operative aims to be an advocate for provide clean, renewable energy and services for Galway City and the surrounding area. We commenced operation in 2018.

 

Kieran Cunnane

Kieran Cunnane

Kieran has worked for more than 20 years as a Technology and Energy consultant. With GEC he has worked on EU projects in Community Retrofit and eStorage and with University of Galway on a Science Foundation Ireland Project. He also works as an SEAI Mentor for Galway City.

Dr. Sandra Riordan

Dr. Sandra Riordan

Sandra is a chemist, engineer, educator, and coordinator with over ten years experience in academia and education. Her most recent work with GEC was in Community Retrofit as part of Galway's EU NetZeroCities Project.

Phil James

Phil James

Phil has worked in finance roles for multinationals in the USA, Germany and Ireland. After leaving the multinational sector he went on to found four SMEs in Ireland in management training, language teaching, translation, and community development. He has been a director of five companies and has participated in 15 EU-funded projects. Phil's special interest is in hydroelectric power.

Dr. David Killilea

Dr. David Killilea

David is a medical doctor. He is passionate about local development, energy justice and worker self management. He has been very instrumental is setting up Galway Energy Co-operative rules and structures and in education and outreach on and with other co-operatives in Europe.

Hervé Boinnard

Hervé Boinnard

Hervé is an entrepreneur, a website builder and integrator, web designer and developer with his business Puma-IT.

News & Events

Community Energy Event Hosted by Galway Energy Co Operative, 26th Nov in Portershed

22 Oct 2025

Find out how you can own your own energy, form an energy community, have a say in energy policy, and contribute to...

Warm Home Hub Upcoming Meet the Expert Events and Community Drop In Clinics

17 Oct 2025

We are running two Meet the Expert Events in Renmore on 20th Oct and Westside on 11 Nov.  The events are intended...

Traditional Stone Homes Public upcoming event 22 Jan Shantalla

15 Jan 2025

The heating and energy efficiency of traditional and older homes can be challenging. Joe Fitzgerald of...

EU NetZeroCities Interview Galway Participants

17 Oct 2025

EU NetZeroCities Interview including Kieran Cunnane from the Galway Energy Co Operative, manager of the Warm Home Hub...

STEPS webinars about entering new eStorage markets

29 May 2023

Are you an SME offering energy storage solutions and are you thinking about entering the Dutch, Belgian, German,...

SME Interview with Voltfang

16 Jul 2021

Read about how Voltfang, an SME based in Germany, are being supported by energy storage experts through...

Energy Master Plan for Galway City

28 Jun 2021

We are coordinating an Energy Master Plan (EMP) for Galway city. Our Request for Quotations was successful and the...

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About Us

Galway Energy Co-operative aims to be an advocate for provide clean, renewable energy and services for Galway City and the surrounding area. We commenced operation in 2018.

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Our Aims

Develop renewable energy to support climate change mitigation efforts

Democratise energy production

Develop local employment opportunities

Engage the knowledge, energy and expertise of the local community.