People living in Galway City are being invited to attend a series of information evenings on how they reduce their energy costs this winter.
The three events will see multiple groups provide expert advice on how to reduce your home energy costs and your carbon footprint at the same time.
They will discuss grants and finances available; retrofits, solar panels, and heat pumps; a green home heating oil alternative with HVO; an electric car demonstration, active travel and the new draft Galway City climate action plan and community climate action funds.
- Westside Community Centre: Tuesday, November 28 – 6:30pm to 8:30pm
- Knocknacarra Community Centre: Tuesday, December 5 – 6:30pm to 8:30pm
- Renmore Community Centre: Tuesday, December12 – 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Speaking about the evenings, Brian Barrett, Acting Director of Services for Climate Action said, “Each evening will offer a valuable insight into the various options of energy efficiency and reduction available to residents, businesses, and the wider community of Galway City.”
“Each evening at 7.30 pm there will be a talk from the SEAI on home energy grants and Galway City Council on the Draft Climate Action plan and the Community Climate Action Fund.”
“These free information evenings will answer any questions you may have on reducing your home and car energy costs and having a greener and healthier lifestyle. I hope as many as possible will attend.”
The expert organisations at the evenings will be Galway City Council, SEAI, Galway Energy Coop, Claddagh Credit Union, Galway LEO, Electric Ireland Superhomes, SSE Airtricity, JFW Renewables, Firebird, Sweeney Oil and Windsor Motormall Galway.
Galway City Council recently unveiled its Draft Climate Action Plan, which aims for a 51% reduction in greenhouse gases by 2030, and for the city to become carbon neutral by 2050.
The draft plan is now in a public consultation phase, with submission open until 4pm on December 29.
