Electric Chats 2023
Electric Chats 2023
September 2023
18for0 brought the conversation about nuclear energy to Electric Picnic 2023, Ireland's premier music and arts festival. We partnered with the Global Green Village to showcase art, engage festival-goers, and host an expert panel discussion on Ireland's energy future.
Art Competition
We invited artists to explore nuclear energy through creative expression, resulting in thought-provoking pieces that challenged perceptions and sparked conversations among festival attendees.
Panel Discussion
Our panel brought together diverse voices to discuss Ireland's ban on nuclear energy, climate targets, and the role of evidence-based policy in shaping our energy future.
Panel Members
Sarah Cullen
Co-founder, 18for0
Sarah is an engineer and climate advocate who co-founded 18for0 to promote evidence-based energy policy in Ireland.
John Gibbons
Environmental Journalist
John is an environmental journalist and commentator with extensive experience covering climate change and energy policy in Ireland.
Grace O'Sullivan MEP
Green Party, Ireland South
Grace is a Member of the European Parliament and environmental activist with a long history of climate advocacy.
Owen Power
Director, Enerpower
Owen is an energy sector professional with expertise in power generation and grid management.
Key Takeaways
- Many festival attendees were surprised to learn about Ireland's Section 18 ban on nuclear energy
- There is strong public appetite for open, evidence-based discussion about all clean energy options
- Art and culture can play a vital role in making energy policy accessible and engaging
- Cross-party dialogue is essential for addressing Ireland's climate and energy challenges
Watch the Panel Discussion
The full panel discussion is available on our YouTube channel.
Watch on YouTube