News & Events

June 2019

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 Kerrywide series of information sessions and workshops

on Renewable Energy including energy reduction.

Details of the tender are available on the etender website www.etenders.gov.ie.

If interested submit your tender via the website.

Closing date 9th July ’19

 

March ’19

KSEC will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday 4th March ’19

at 6.30pm. in Tobar Naofa, off Deans Road Moyderwell, Tralee.

Finger food will be available. All members are welcome and if you wish to be more involved at Board level please get in touch before the meeting to info@ksec.ie

November 2018

KSEC has now submitted to SEAI its  Energy Master Plan (EMP). This is part of becoming a”Sustainable Energy Community”(SEC). Once this is accepted the Co-op will then hold information events about the EMP and the stages included in the plan.

KSEC Board have just recently completed three review and planning sessions, facilitated by John Loughrey. The purpose of this exercise was to prioritise the work of the Board for the next couple of years.

 

KSEC recently secured funding from Kerry County Council Community Support Fund towards the purchase of a branded tent for the promotion of the work of the co-op and for use at local festivals and gatherings. During 2018 KSEC had a stand at the Rose of Tralee Festival in August and at the  Dingle Farmers Forum in October.

Friends of the Irish environment are bringing a legal case against the Government about care of the environment. They have an online petition that you may wish to support. see https://www.climatecaseireland.ie/

 

Events during autumn ’17

Information evenings were held in different Kerry locations on different aspects of renewable energy: e.g. solar PV, retrofitting, heating and insulation, district heating etc. e.g:                             September in Tralee.    October in  Killorglin. November in Dingle. 

KSEC always welcomes local communities taking the initiative in organising such events and inviting the co-op to input.

New and ongoing activities

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). Please see the link below for a summary of the work done.

We plan to submit to this scheme again in 2018 so come along to the information evenings in Killorglin and Dingle (see above for dates) for more information.

Expression of Interest form for 2018 (see below.)

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

Other News and Previous Events

Citizens Assembly on Tackling Climate Change

Jul 25, 2017 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

On the weekend of 30th September,2017 the Citizens Assembly will deliberate on the topic of ‘How the State can make Ireland a leader in tackling climate change.’

This is an opportunity to express our concerns and have our voices heard. KSEC is encouraging people to make submissions – follow the links below.

What is the deadline? Submissions must be made by August 11th. Postal submissions are also accepted (16 Parnell Square, Dublin 1, D01 X9Y2)

https://www.stopclimatechaos.ie/news/2017/07/22/the-citizens-assembly-wants-to-hear-from-you-on-climate-action/

https://www.citizensassembly.ie/en/Submissions/How-the-State-can-make-Ireland-a-leader-in-tackling-climate-change/Make-a-submission/

Information evenings in 2017

Jun 2, 2017 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

During 2016 KSEC held a couple of information evenings on Solar PV  in Tralee and Killorglin. These events were popular and helpful for those who attended. The co-op has plans to run one or two more such events in late 2017 so keep an eye on the website for up to date information.