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Galway Senator Niall O Brolchain has welcomed new figures from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland showing that the national insulation schemes have saved money for more than 7,000 households in Galway and have helped to reduce fuel poverty.

A Kingspan solar system can typically provide up to 100 per cent of a family's hot water requirements during the summer months of April to September and make a useful contribution during the rest of the year! In a typical year the system will provide 50-70 per cent of a family's annual domestic water heating needs.

Imagine a car whose body also serves as a rechargeable battery. A battery that stores braking energy while you drive and that also stores energy when you plug in the car overnight to recharge. A project is currently underway to turn this from a fascinating vision into a reality. Volvo Cars is one out of nine participants in an international materials development project.

A new fund to assist public and private sector companies with their energy costs, as announced by Energy Minister Eamon Ryan this week, is to benefit a number of Mayo companies operating in the energy saving sector.

Proposals to remove unsightly electricity cables from the landscape with a move towards underground wiring were discussed at the BMW Regional Assembly this month during a review of EirGrid’s plans to upgrade the national electricity transmission network.

Are you unhappy with the cost of your heating bills every winter, or are you spending thousands unnecessarily each year due to the poor energy efficiency of your home?

Playing sports is a wonderful way to stay in shape and have fun with friends. Whether you are a casual sports player, a weekend warrior, or someone who trains hard every day, acupuncture can be extremely valuable for you.

The countdown is on for community groups in Mayo to apply for energy grants from the Bord Gáis Energy Community Energy Fund. Bord Gáis Energy has issued a final call for applications to all local Not-For-Profit organisations as the closing date for applications to the Community Energy Fund is fast approaching.

The countdown is on for community groups in Mayo to apply for energy grants from the Bord Gáis Energy Community Energy Fund. Bord Gáis Energy has issued a final call for applications to all local Not-For-Profit organisations as the closing date for applications to the Community Energy Fund is fast approaching.

With home heating oil having increased 30 per cent in the last six months and a further eight per cent expected over the comings weeks with the new carbon tax, there has never been a better time to consider installing solar panels on your home. A system, if properly specified, will generate 65 per cent of your home’s domestic hot water requirements free from the sun.