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Q: I am very interested in running both my home and business in a more environmentally friendly way. Can you provide details of any schemes or grants available to me if I choose to “go green”?

Patrick Daly, a leading lecturer and practitioner in building energy efficiency is hosting a series of seminars and training courses in improving energy use in the home.

National Energy Assessors is holding a series of information evenings on how homeowners can benefit from the new insulation grants announced recently by the Government.

Green Party TD for Carlow Kilkenny, Mary White, has welcomed the Department of the Environment allocation of over €18m in funding to Kilkenny’s local authorities for social housing.

Fianna Fáil is determined to lead a green revolution in Galway by making the city into a a sustainable energy zone and Ireland’s leading centre of energy efficiency, alternative energy research and development.

The Home Energy Saving (HES) scheme provides assistance to homeowners who are interested in improving the energy efficiency of their home in order to reduce energy use and costs, greenhouse gas emissions, and improve the comfort levels within their home.

Glanbia Ingredients Ireland, with operations at Ballyragget, County Kilkenny and Virginia, County Cavan, was acknowledged as a leader in energy efficiency by the European Committee of Standardisation (CEN) at the launch of Europe’s newest energy management system, EN 16001, in Brussels last week.

Ben & Jerry’s Climate Change College ambassador, Lesley Butler, from Mullingar, has just been announced this year’s recipient of The Outstanding Young Person Award from Junior Chamber International Ireland (JCI). Joining an illustrious list of recipients which includes Orsen Welles, Elvis Presley, and JFK, Lesley wins her award in the Environmental Responsibility category.

With almost half the grants for insulation used, the Energy Minister Eamon Ryan has urged householders in Kilkenny to avail of the Government’s Home Energy Saving Scheme.

Gift Supreme in Castlebar is a great place to source lots of exciting items for your home.