News & Events Updates about our events, workshops and meetings, as well as energy saving tips and other happenings around the county. 11 Nov 24 Astellas Field Trip KSEC’s Field Trip to Astellas, Killorglin. Fourteen KSEC members including two Board members and our CE Admin Support enjoyed an amazing Field Trip to the Astellas plant in Killorglin on November.5th. Following a very informative slide show, we were given a tour by Daniel Walsh, engineer, which focussed on the energy management aspects of the company […] Read more » 10 Oct 24 KSEC welcomes Lisa our new CE worker. Our new CE worker Lisa Stackpoole joined the KSEC team as our ‘Admin Support’ on 16th September 2024. Lisa is now based in the Pastoral Centre, Rock Road, Killarney (Mon – Wed), 9:00 – 4:00, and will work closely with Sylvia, KSEC Secretary. KSEC wishes to thank Ballymacelligott Community Employment (CE) Scheme for sending us […] Read more » 2 Feb 23 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. Read more » 2 Feb 22 Free Information Sessions Learn how to reduce your energy costs at public sessions in Listowel and Ballybunion Read more » 2 Feb 21 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 roofs, and receive a fair price when they sell the excess into the grid. The aim […] Read more » 10 Oct 20 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 the new technologies available to them to reduce their carbon footprint. Please contact us at […] Read more » 1 Jan 20 Renewable Energy Plan for Killorglin We need your help! 6th February, 7 pmCYMS Hall Attend our information meeting for a chance to WIN a Free Home Energy Audit (worth €300). KSEC and ORS are carrying out a project, funded by SEAI, to evaluate the energy usage of the Killorglin area and the potential opportunities for homes, farms, community and business […] Read more » 6 Jun 19 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 energy reduction. Details of the tender are available on the eTender website, where you can also […] Read more » 2 Feb 19 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 before the meeting to info@ksec.ie. Read more » 11 Nov 18 Upcoming Killorglin Event Read more »