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BSC AND ELECTRIC IRELAND
October/November 2013 www.esb.ie/em
Number 29 secures a Trip Advisor Travellers' Choice Award
THE NUMBER 29 MUSEUM reopened on June 20th 2013 after renovations. There has been a very positive response from our visitors to the new set-up and this has been reflected in the fact that Trip Advisor have selected Number 29 as the Travellers’ Choice Visitor Attraction for 2013 award-winner.
In partnership with The National Museum of Ireland, the Museum highlights life in Georgian Dublin in the period 1790 until 1820. The displays throughout the Museum are supplemented by using story boards which provide information on each room, and explain the operation of a townhouse in the Georgian period, which was lived in by an upper middle class family. Number 29 is open primarily on a self-guided basis for visitors to walk through and enjoy the Museum.
Please see our website: www.esb.ie/numbert-wentynine
Four guided tours also operate each day. The morning tours are at 11am and are reserved for groups. The afternoon tours are at 3pm and visitors are welcome on a first come basis. Last admission is at 4.30pm; Number 29 also welcomes group tours. For visits of ten or more people it is essential you make an advance booking.
Mr Motivator - powering Electric Picnic
» Mr Motivator returned this year to the Electric Ireland ‘Dancergy’ tent at Electric Picnic to bust a move - with 6km of festoon lighting provided by Electric Ireland.
FOLLOWING THE SUCCESS of Dancergy in 2012, the 1990's fitness personality returned to power the picnic with a series of Dancergy sessions on the Electric Ireland sustainable energy dance floor. Festival-goers had the opportunity to take to the dance floor and generate power as the dance floor converts the kinetic energy of dancing people into electricity.
In addition this year, festival-goers were able to light-up the picnic at night with 5,000 Dancergy bands available from the Electric Ireland tent. Electric Ireland in-line with the sustainability ethos of the festival also provided 6km of energy efficient festoon lighting around the camp sites and walkways to the main arena to reduce the festival's lighting emissions by 80% and a bank of 25 solar panels to contribute towards the power requirement onsite.
Cooking up a storm at Ploughing 2013 with Celebrity MasterChef David Gillick
ELECTRIC IRELAND TEAMED-up with Celebrity MasterChef winner David Gillick to cook up a storm at the Electric Ireland stand at the 2013 National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co. Laois.
With three showcase demonstrations each day, David created some of his favorite healthy dishes with Electric Ireland for visitors to discover some tasty treats that could be created in a matter of minutes.
According to Gillick: “I have always had an interest in healthy eating and taking part in Celebrity MasterChef this year was a great opportunity for me to challenge myself. I really looked forward to sharing some of the hints and tips I learned with the visitors to the Electric Ireland stand at the Ploughing Championships”.
John Cunningham, SME, Business Manager, Electric Ireland also looked forward to the event in Laois; “We were delighted to be bringing David Gillick to the event this year, especially after his recent success in the kitchen on Celebrity MasterChef. Alongside the cookery demonstrations with Gillick, Electric Ireland showcased their latest suite of innovations in home energy management including Climote with an opportunity for visitors to the stand to win €1,000 worth of electricity each day. Over the three days Electric Ireland also showcased a range of offers which are available through its Home Services.”
Minister Rabbitte visits homes in Ballyfermot retro-fitted by Electric Ireland Home Services
PAT RABBITTE TD, Minister for Communications Energy and Natural Resources, marked the significant milestone of 250,000 homes upgraded in Ireland through SEAI-funded schemes over the last ten years by attending the launch of a community energy efficiency project in Ballyfermot, Dublin.
77 homes, owned by NABCO, will receive wall and roof insulation, replacement windows and high-efficiency heating systems and controls through the cooperation of NABCO, SEAI and Electric Ireland. The works are being completed by the Home Energy Services team in Electric Ireland on behalf of NABCO (National Association of Building Co-operatives Society Ltd) largely funded through the SEAI's Better Energy Area-based scheme. They are an element of Electric Ireland's delivery of the energy reduction targets set by Government for all major energy suppliers. The energy savings are to assist Ireland achieve its EU commitment of a 20% reduction in national energy consumption by 2020.
In the last two years, the Home Energy Services team, working with Local Authorities and housing associations, have provided energy efficiency upgrades such as insulation and heating upgrades in over 2,000 homes experiencing energy poverty.
VINCENT DOYLE will have been known to many of you who either worked or passed through Head Office over the years. A valued member of ESB's Security Staff, Vincent spent a number of years on the Head Office Reception desk and was always helpful and friendly to all those who passed through or needed help or assistance.
Having joined ESB in 1985, Vincent worked all his career in Head Office Security. His good humour and professionalism was missed by all when he moved to the Merrion Square complex in 2010. However, Vincent made a point of keeping in touch with his many friends and always took an interest in with what was going on and how everyone was doing. His cheerful manner and his willingness to be always helpful were his trademarks and he was held in high regard by all those who crossed his path.
We wish Vincent many happy years in his retirement with plenty of long country walks in west Wick-low.
