News & Events
Killorglin Energy Master Plan Report Launch
Kerry Sustainable Energy Co-op (KSEC) are delighted to invite the community of the Killorglin area to join them for the launch of the Killorglin Energy Master Plan (EMP) Report on Wednesday 22nd February in CYMS from 7.30 – 9.30 p.m. As well as sharing the findings of the EMP project and an overview of responses to a sustainability survey carried out during KFEST, group discussions will also be facilitated to explore what are the next action steps the community would like to take forward.
Free Information Sessions
Learn how to reduce your energy costs at public sessions in Listowel and Ballybunion
Microgeneration Support Scheme Consultation
The Irish government is developing a Micro-generation* Support Scheme to support new micro-generation deployment. This will help deliver a route to market for citizens and communities to generate their own renewable electricity, such as from solar panels on their...
Tralee Information Session Postponed
Unfortunately our Free Information Session has been postponed due to Covid-19 Restrictions. We'll update as soon as we have the new date. As planned, this event will help participants to better understand their energy usage, make savings and understand some of...
Killorglin Public Meeting
Find out about our Killorglin Energy Master Plan at 7pm, 6th of February at the CYMS Hall
Rural Development (LEADER) Programme
KSEC is in the process of submitting a funding application to the Rural Development (LEADER) Programme. Subject to approval KSEC wishes to appoint a trainer/facilitator to deliver a Kerry-wide series of information sessions and workshops on Renewable Energy including...
AGM 2019
KSEC will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at 6.30pm, Monday 4th March. You can attend at Tobar Naofa, off Deans Road Moyderwell, Tralee. All members are welcome. Finger food will be available. If you wish to be more involved at Board level please get in touch...
Newsletter December 18
Upcoming Killorglin Event
Two bits of news
Firstly... we have submitted our Energy Master Plan (EMP) to SEAI. This is part of becoming a "Sustainable Energy Community"(SEC). Once this is accepted by SEAI, we will then information events about the EMP and the stages included in the plan. Secondly... KSEC Board...
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BETTER ENERGY COMMUNITIES (BEC)
In January ’17 KSEC working with SE Systems submitted a proposal for a deep retrofitting community project through the Better Energy Community (BEC) scheme. Our submission was successful. The project is now completed (oct 17).
NEW SEAI LIGHTING PILOT PROJECT
Launched in July ’17 for SME’s with 50 or fewer employees. Suitable for SME’s in the following sectors: Fitness Centres General and Food Retailers
Jewellers Small hotels and larger B&B’s
Pharmacies Nursing Homes
Grant funding will be 40% of eligable costs. A number of SME’s in Kerry are working with KSEC on this project. We are delighted that our submission has been successful and SEAI have offered a grant of 40% of the cost of the work. Please contact KSEC if you are thinking about a lighting upgrade for your business and would like more information. The website is: https://www.seai.ie/Grants/SME-Supports-for-Lighting-Upgrades/SME-Supports-for-Lighting-Upgrades.html