A local is urging Kilkenny communities to consider developing renewable energy projects after one scheme in the county received funding of up to €700,000. Fine Gael TD John Paul Phelan made the call following the first round of funding for the Government’s Renewable Electricity Support Scheme(RESS). The Ballytobin Solar scheme was one of just seven […]
A new government-led initiative has provided a Kilkenny community with a major cash injection because of a massive renewable energy project being developed in its locality. The Ballytobin Solar Farm on is one of seven projects nationwide that will benefit from a €4 million scheme, which also ensures the local communities benefits from funds generated […]
A KILKENNY councillor has called for a ‘cow pooh’ fuelled city bus service to help combat climate change. Green Party Councillor Malcolm Noonan reiterated a demand to the National Transport Authority (NTA) to reconsider its preferred option of a diesel bus fleet for the expanded Kilkenny City Bus service. He made the call at the […]