Jack writes: “My dad’s gone crazy these days since he joined the Energy Neighbourhoods Project, thinking of new ways to save energy and money. Some days I don’t know what’s going through his head. Perhaps he’s already thinking of another energy saving plan. Like his last wonderful plan by putting an egg timer in the

Well done to Drombane Upperchurch Energy Team from Tipperary Energy Agency! This Tipperary community group has been successful in retrofitting 22 houses. The houses are now saving on average 20% on their energy bills. Read the full article here: Tipperary Community Retrofit Saves Energy and Creates Jobs The Group was assisted by North Tipperary LEADER

South Tipperary County Council Planning Section in conjunction with the Tipperary Energy Agency (TEA)  is commencing public consultation in respect  of the preparation of a Renewable Energy Strategy for South Tipperary. The participation of all stakeholders in the preparation of a strategy for the development of the sustainable energy resources in South Tipperary is now

Only another few more days left until Energy Neighbourhoods starts up again. The neighbourhood with the most energy reductions will win €1,000 & a trip to Brussels. 2nd place will win €300. You don’t have to be actual neighbors. You can be friends, work colleagues, members of the same club, sports team or family. Call

Thats right everyone. We’re recruiting you, to take part in the next round for the Energy Neighbourhoods project starting December 1st. Form a ‘Neighbourhood’ with your friends, neighbours, colleagues or members of your local community groups and compete against other neighbourhoods to reduce your energy usage to win prizes. Click http://www.energyneighbourhoods.eu to find out more

SERVE Energy Week & Final Conference is starting next week ! A wide variety of events are happening all next week to appeal to people in the construction industry, home owners business owners, local authorities and many more. Register now as places are limited For more details on the events happening all next week, click

Just a number of days after the energy regulator granted the increase in the price of Natural Gas, electricity prices are now to be hiked by 5.9%.  Since 60% of our electricity is generated by burning natural gas, it was only a matter of time before the increased gas price would be reflected in the

Date for Your Diary National Rural Development Conference 2012 ‘Maximising the Use of Rural Resources’ Organised by Teagasc and the National Rural Network will be held on Tuesday, 16th October 2012 Johnstown House Hotel, Enfield, Co Meath The conference is being held in association with the Irish Local Development Network, Macra na Feirme and the