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Re:Energise from ESB

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27 episodes

Re:Energise is an Irish sustainability podcast from ESB, exploring how we can shape a cleaner, more sustainable energy future, one conversation at a time.

More about the show

Hosted by broadcaster Meghann Scully, this first season brings you voices from all across Ireland, from farmers and fashion designers to chefs, academics, comedians, and publicans, each sharing their unique perspective on sustainability in Ireland. We don’t shy away from the hard questions:

– What would it take for you to ditch your car? – Where do your clothes and tech really come from? – How much food are we wasting every day?

From architecture to agriculture, tech to transport, Re:Energise dives into the everyday impact of our choices and the power of small, practical changes. Whether you're looking for expert insights or actionable advice, this Irish podcast on sustainability will inspire you to rethink the world around you. Re:Energise is produced by ESB, one of Ireland’s leading energy companies, as part of its mission to lead the transition to a low-carbon future.

Episodes

  1. Re:Connect | How Rural Irish Communities are Tackling Climate Change

    · 5:42

    Can a tiny peninsula in County Kerry solve Ireland's energy crisis? Host Meghann Scully heads to Dingle to meet the local trailblazers proving that rural communities are at the absolute forefront of building a…

  2. Re:Move | I Ditched My Car in Ireland — Here’s What Happened

    · 5:44

    Is it actually possible to ditch your car in Ireland? Host Meghann Scully hits the streets of Dublin to find out how car-reliant we really are, and heads to Galway city to test out a brand new e-mobility hub as a total…

  3. Re:Purpose | Wind turbines, shipping containers, and the secret behind the ultimate "Grand Design"

    · 5:59

    Can you turn a dead wind turbine into an outdoor bridge? Host Meghann Scully dives into the fascinating world of extreme repurposing and circular upcycling, proving that yesterday’s industrial waste is tomorrow’s…

  4. Re:Invent | Is Tech Saving the Planet—or Destroying It?

    · 4:43

    Is our digital obsession fueling the climate crisis? Host Meghann Scully takes a hard look at the technology we use every day, exploring whether the rise of artificial intelligence, gadgets, and data centres will save…

  5. Re:Engage| Why climate activism starts at home and ends in the boardroom

    · 5:13

    How do we translate climate activism into real, measurable corporate and political action? Host Meghann Scully dives deep into how everyday citizens and major industries can work together to tackle environmental apathy…

  6. Re:Act | Are Irish Storms Getting Worse? Inside the Climate Data

    · 4:55

    Are extreme storms in Ireland getting worse? Host Meghann Scully looks at the terrifying reality of Storm Éowyn—the historic cyclone that broke 80-year-old national wind records—to uncover what role climate change is…

  7. Re:Fresh | Ireland's Massive Food Waste Crisis and How to Fix It

    · 5:47

    How can technology and kitchen creativity solve Ireland's food waste problem? Host Meghann Scully chats with three experts who are tackling food waste from three completely different angles—from artificial intelligence…

  8. Re:Fashion | How Aoife McNamara is proving that luxury fashion doesn't have to cost the planet

    · 5:34

    Want to break free from the fast fashion trap? Host Meghann Scully dives into the massive environmental cost of textile waste and explores how the future of style can be ethical, circular, and incredibly successful in…

  9. Re:Charge | How a 100-year-old Hydroelectric Station is Still Teaching us About the Future of Renewable Energy

    · 5:41

    Can Ireland achieve a 100% clean energy future? Host Meghann Scully sits down with one of the country's leading energy experts to explore how we can look back at a massive historical milestone—the building of…

  10. Re:Create | Confessions of an Irish "Climate Worrier" With Colm O'Regan

    · 5:34

    Feeling overwhelmed by the climate crisis? Host Meghann Scully dives into how to beat climate anxiety and apathy by using the unexpected power of comedy, stand-up, and the arts to find genuine hope for a sustainable…

  11. Re:Build | Could you throw away 90% of your possessions?

    · 4:49

    Could you throw away 90% of your possessions to live in a tiny home? Host Meghann Scully explores how living with less can solve our housing headache and open up space for an affordable, sustainable future in Ireland.…

  12. Re:Play | Grassroots to Global: What Bohemian FC Can Teach Us About Sustainability

    · 6:07

    Can sports save the planet? Host Meghann Scully dives into the future of sports sustainability in Ireland, looking at how the world of sport can advocate for and implement major climate action. In this mini-episode of…

  13. Re:Energise Video Trailer

    · 3:10 · Trailer

    Welcome to Re:Energise, a brand new show that looks at sustainability in all its forms, and what we can do to shape a clean energy future. Host Meghann Scully explores sustainability from all sorts of angles, asking…

  14. Re:Connect (Dingle & Sustainable Communities)

    · 36 min · S1 E12

    Think of Dingle, in Co Kerry, and you might be picturing breathtaking scenery, green farmland and sandy beaches, pubs and tourism, ice-cream and Fungie the Dolphin. What you may not be picturing is a Sustainable…

  15. Re:Move (Ditch the Car and Cycle!)

    · 37 min · S1 E11

    The many benefits of cycling - for your health, for the planet, for your pocket - are very clear. And yet Ireland is not a country of cyclists. On this episode, Meghann chats to two people who are advocating for a…

  16. Re: Purpose (Design & Ingenuity)

    · 32 min

    Repurposing and upcycling can be a great way to breathe new life into old objects, but on this episode, Meghann sits down with three people who are repurposing on a grand scale! Patrick Bradley is an architect based…

  17. Re:Invent (Technology Risks and Opportunities)

    · 35 min · S1 E9

    We can’t escape technology, but how much do we really think about the tech we use every day? Is it repairable, recyclable, reusable? Is it second hand? Is it going to become obsolete with a software upgrade in a year’s…

  18. Re:Energise Live (Bonus Episode)

    · 27 min · Bonus

    In this special bonus episode, recorded with a live audience at ESB Headquarters in Dublin, Meghann sits down with Marguerite Sayers, Deputy Chief Executive of ESB. They chat about Ireland’s changing energy industry…

  19. Re: Engage (Activism and Action)

    · 38 min · S1 E8

    How engaged are you with climate change and sustainability? What does climate activism look like today? How do we change the world around us as individuals, organisations, and communities? Plenty of big questions on…

  20. Re:Act (Storms and Climate)

    · 41 min · S1 E7

    Earlier this year, Storm Éowyn left nearly one million homes without power, bringing widespread disruption to towns and communities across Ireland. It was one of the most powerful storms the country has ever seen, but…

  21. Re:Fresh (Food and Sustainability)

    · 41 min · S1 E6

    Do you ever wonder how much food we as a country throw away each year? It’s easy to overlook what ends up in the bin after dinner or at the back of the fridge. But, with over 750,000 tonnes of food waste generated in…

  22. Re:Fashion (Vintage Style and Future Thinking)

    · 34 min · S1 E5

    Fashion plays a huge part in climate change and staggering amounts of textile waste are created every year. It can be difficult to know where to start, and what will really make a difference, when trying to break out…

  23. Re:Charge (Irish Energy Past and Future)

    · 26 min · S1 E4

    A century ago, a newly-independent Ireland began a hugely ambitious project to supply almost all of the country’s electricity needs using renewable energy: the Ardnacrusha hydroelectric power station on the River…

  24. Re:Create (Comedy and Creativity)

    · 43 min · S1 E3

    Climate change can be an overwhelming topic, and a cause for anxiety and fear. But for so many people, when there is nothing but despair and hopelessness, it can produce apathy: if nothing can be done, why even bother?…

  25. Re:Build (Tiny Homes and Sparking Joy)

    · 31 min · S1 E2

    Re:Build (Tiny Home & Sparking Joy) What do we really need to live well? From the houses we build to the possessions we buy, our choices have a huge impact on how we live and the world around us. In this episode,…

  26. Re:Play (Sport and Sustainability)

    · 39 min · S1 E1

    Sport is everywhere. From a local youth club to a national team competing on a global stage, superstar athletes to superfans, sport is a part of our society and culture like nothing else. And so, it’s the ideal…

  27. Re:Energise Trailer

    · 1:37 · Trailer

    Welcome to Re:Energise, a brand new show that looks at sustainability in all its forms, and what we can do to shape a clean energy future. Host Meghann Scully explores sustainability from all sorts of angles, asking…

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