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Developing new energy infrastructure requires effective citizen and community engagement strategies. This study reflects on EirGrid's journey, identifying key levers and barriers for embedding public engagement in organizational change for energy transition projects.

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  • Energy policy and societal impact
  • Infrastructure development and public engagement
  • Organizational change management

Background:

  • The energy transition necessitates vast infrastructure development across Europe.
  • Societal dimensions are critical, demanding integrated approaches to infrastructure planning.
  • Existing research lacks insights into embedding public engagement within infrastructure organizations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore organizational change processes for public engagement in energy infrastructure.
  • To identify key levers and barriers for implementing new engagement practices.
  • To provide lessons for international organizations developing energy transition strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Reflective practice based on EirGrid's historical context and failures.
  • Analysis of citizen and community engagement strategies for energy grid developments.
  • Qualitative insights from individuals across different organizational positions.

Main Results:

  • Identification of critical levers enabling organizational change towards public engagement.
  • Uncovering significant barriers hindering the embedding of new engagement practices.
  • Understanding the interplay between organizational context and engagement strategy.

Conclusions:

  • Successful public engagement is vital for the energy transition.
  • Organizational learning and adaptation are crucial for developing effective engagement practices.
  • Sharing EirGrid's experience offers valuable insights for global infrastructure operators.