Large Industry Energy Network (LIEN)
LIEN members are improving their energy performance, decreasing costs and reducing carbon emissions. Supported by SEAI, these efforts are boosting their resilience and competitiveness.
About the network
The Large Industry Energy Network helps large energy users manage their energy effectively. It supports them to decarbonise their processes and buildings, while becoming more energy efficient. Members have ongoing access to an energy advisor, special working groups, training and briefing events.
LIEN membership (opens in a new tab)Why join LIEN
- Free mentoring and site visits from an energy advisor
- Reduce energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions
- Enhance in-house skills through training
- Members only events series
- Special Working Groups facilitated by SEAI-appointed industry experts
- Stay updated on technology and supports in energy efficiency and renewable energy
Eligibility to join
Companies with or in the process of pursuing certification for energy management (ISO 50001) OR who spend over €1 million on energy each year.
Email [email protected] to join (opens in a new tab)How members perform against national energy targets
Benchmark your company’s performance. View reported energy savings by sector including pharmachem, food and drink, medtech and more.
View aggregated member results by sectorDecarbonisation
Events to support your decarbonisation journey.
Decarbonisation
Events to support members in their decarbonisation journey. Sharing knowledge and tools to evaluate and reduce emissions.
Events include:
- Tracking carbon emissions
- Developing a decarbonisation strategy
- Decarbonising direct emissions
Focus sessions
Focus sessions on energy technologies led by subject matter experts.
Focus sessions
Led by subject matter experts to share knowledge and insights on energy technologies.
Events include:
- Electric boilers
- Biomass and biogas
- Thermal energy storage
Site study tours
LIEN members host events on site, discussing how they applied technologies.
Site study tours
Select LIEN members host events on site, discussing how they applied specific technologies. This is an opportunity for knowledge sharing and networking.
Events include:
- Heat pump site visit
- Solar farm site visit
- District heating site visit
Training
Energy management using ISO 50001, energy audits and decarbonisation indicators.
Training
Training focuses on energy management using ISO 50001, energy audits and decarbonisation indicators.
Events include:
- Energy auditing
- ISO50001 certification
- Developing energy performance indicators
Working groups
Develop techniques to support decarbonisation through peer learning.
Working groups
Focuses on developing techniques to support your decarbonisation goals in a peer learning environment.
Events include:
- Energy data management
- Electrification of heat
- HVAC optimisation
Policy / supports
The latest in climate policy, corporate reporting and business supports.
Policy / supports
The latest in climate policy, corporate reporting and business grants/supports.
Events include:
- Energy Efficiency Directive
- SEAI business grants
- Updates on relevant national legislation
Energy systems
Sharing insights on energy markets and networks.
Energy systems
Sharing insights on grid connections, demand flexibility and corporate power purchase agreements.
Events include:
- CPPAs and GPAs
- Demand side response and flexibility
- Grid and MIC capacity
Annual milestones
Dates for data returns and SEAI’s flagship events.
Annual milestones
Dates to be aware of for data returns amd SEAI’s flagship events.
- SEAI Energy Show and Energy Awards
- LIEN questionnaire return
- LIEN annual review results
Best practice guides
Explore best practice and techniques for reducing your organisation’s energy use. These guides are developed by special working groups in the Large Industry Energy Network.
Case Studies
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Contact us
If you are interested in joining or have any queries about LIEN, please email [email protected]