As things stand the ESB is planning to demolish power plants in Offaly and Longford.
A Midlands MEP is urging the Government to consider local proposals for new uses for old powerplants in the Midlands.
ESB is planning the demolition of two derelict powerplants in the region - Shannonbridge in Offaly and Lough Rea in Lanesborough in Longford.
Independent Ireland rep Ciaran Mullooly has written to Environment Minister Darragh O'Brien on the community's ideas.
Staff and students at TUS Athlone are also carrying out feasibility studies on possible entrepreneurial or recreational purposes for Lough Rea.
MEP Mullooly feels there's potential to give back to the local economy:
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