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Kilkenny communities taught to develop their own green power projects

By Kilkenny Now 28th November 2021 0

By Joshua Cullen Independent energy agency 3cea is hosting a free online webinar on the development of renewable energy projects for community groups in Kilkenny and Carlow. The webinar, which will take place from 9.30am on December 2 with the support of the Kilkenny LEADER Partnership, will discuss specific steps organisations need to take to […]

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Full of energy: €800 million investment needed in Kilkenny and South East to exceed 2030 climate targets

By Kilkenny Now 1st February 2020 Post a comment

An €800 million investment in energy efficiency is needed in Kilkenny and neighbouring counties if we’re to meet 2030 climate targets and become a carbon neutral area. That was the message from Three Counties Energy Agency (3CEA) as it launched its Energy Transition Strategy which bids to produce surplus green energy in Kilkenny by 2030. […]

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Kilkenny residents receive over €2 million in grants to retrofit homes

By Kilkenny Now 8th November 2019 0

Kilkenny homeowners who have done work to make their houses more energy efficiency, while slashing their energy bills and reducing their carbon footprint, have received more than €2 million in government grants over the past four years. Kilkenny’s Junior Minister, John Paul Phelan, revealed €2,203,000 has been drawn down in Kilkenny since 2016  as part […]

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In the green: Kilkenny residents get 80% grant for energy upgrades

By Kilkenny Now 2nd November 2019 0

A Kilkenny company is hosting an event, which will demonstrate how to slash energy costs while receiving grants of up to 80% to install upgrades. The 3 Counties Energy Agency (3 CEA), is hosting an hour-long event for home and business owners, farmers, community groups, housing associations to help them understand what grants are available […]

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Kilkenny householders embracing climate-friendly schemes – and saving money: new figures

By Kilkenny Now 21st February 2019 0

MORE Kilkenny householders and business owners are embracing energy saving schemes that are helping the environment – and saving them money in the process. New figures released by local TD and Minister of State John Paul Phelan reveal that in Kilkenny last year: *90 local home owners availed of home energy grants totalling €148,700; *73 […]