13/10/2026
On Ada Lovelace Day, an international celebration of the achievements of women in STEM, we highlight the expertise and innovation of women helping to shape the future of energy.
One of them is Donna Gartland, CEO of Codema, Dublin’s Energy Agency and winner of the Women in Energy Award 2026, recognised for her contribution to Ireland’s transition towards low-carbon heat.
Her work includes the Tallaght District Heating Scheme, Ireland’s first large-scale district heating network of its kind. The system recovers waste heat from a nearby data centre and reuses it to provide low-carbon heating and hot water to connected buildings. In 2025 alone, the scheme saved over 1,400 tonnes of CO₂. A concrete example of how innovation can turn energy that would otherwise be wasted into a valuable resource for more efficient and decarbonised cities.
This same drive to turn ideas into tangible solutions is reflected in the Innovation District at KEY- The Energy Transition Expo, where start-ups, companies, researchers and investors connect to foster innovation, collaboration and new opportunities for the energy transition.
Join us! 10–12 March 2027 | Rimini Expo Centre