A free event which will inform the public how to save money on energy costs will take place in town on February 16.

The Kerry Sustainable Energy Co-op (KSEC) ‘Reduce Your Energy Costs’ roadshow will be held in the Killarney Heights Hotel at 7.30pm.

The LEADER funded roadshow events are delivered by energy consultant Colm Ó hÁonghusa and are free to the public and comprise three main parts.

During part one on the first night, Colm will go through various free or low-cost actions you can take in your home to reduce your energy wastage and your energy bills. At this session participants also receive free energy saving tip mini guides to take home.

In part two, which will be held on Wednesday March 2 at the same location, Colm will cover information on renewable energy and what is involved in retrofitting your home.

For part three, Colm will also be carrying out free home/business visits, where he will walk and talk property owners through actions they can take with specific regard to their own property. Participants who fill in a questionnaire regarding their property and return it by the second session will be eligible for consideration for a free visit.

“While I will not be carrying out BERs during these free visits, I will provide people with a report with recommendations of measures they can undertake to reduce energy use and increase thermal comfort in their properties and if they need to take any measures to rectify mould or ventilation issues,” Colm said.
Anne-Marie Fuller, Chair of KSEC added that two-thirds of greenhouse gas emissions come from energy.
“At the same time energy prices are rising steeply. There has never been a more important time to reduce energy wastage.”

Booking for the roadshow is essential via KSECs Eventbrite page https://bit.ly/342Tbce.

Any questions regarding the events or if assistance is required in booking tickets, please contact Colm at ksec.events@gmail.com, Sylvia Thompson, KSEC Secretary on info@ksec.ie, or Anne-Marie Fuller, KSEC Chairperson amfuller@ksec.ie. Information is also available through Facebook: kerryenergycoop and KSEC’s website www.ksec.ie. Similar events are planned for Castleisland, Listowel, Killorglin and Ballybunion.