Lisdoonvarna SEC Sustainable Energy Community

22/08/2024

Courses in sustainable buildings by Limerick and Clare Education & Training board.

Empowering the built environment with sustainability skills…

19/05/2024

Are you unable to drive because of a disability? 🚗

From 29 July 2024, you will qualify for free travel on public transport with the Free Travel Scheme if you’re over 17 and:

➡️ Have never been able to drive because of a disability
➡️ Are medically certified as ‘not fit to drive’ for at least 12 months

Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/SchemeFreeTravel

13/03/2024

**** Please share this opportunity with anyone in the area who may fit the bill. We want to support local trades doing work locally ****

Lisdoonvarna SEC is looking to organise a contract to retrofit homes in the area.
This is an opportunity for a local contractor to partner with a one stop shop agent who will assist with the paperwork.
The following are some of the guidelines and we ask anyone who thinks that they can fill this role to get in touch by email to lisdoonsec at gmail.com

The local contractor takes the lead, must be registered for VAT and have a 0% RCT rating. They must have have valid Business Insurance, type and liability.

This main contractor doesn't need to be registered with SEAI but it is desired and they must ensure they use the services of SEAI Better Energy Homes Registered subcontractors for the following upgrades:
External Insulation
Internal Dry lining
Attic Insulation
Cavity Insulation
Heat Pump Installers

Please spread the word.

16/11/2023

Reminder! Our free home energy saving academy starts online tonight 7.30pm. All welcome. Visit www.home.energy to register and receive a link to join the online meeting.

Lisdoonvarna SEC Sustainable Energy Community; Clare Public Participation Network; Cratloe Community Council; Doolin Tourism; Greener Clare; Kilfenora Sustainable Energy Community Kilrush Tidy Towns; East Clare Community Co-op Scariff; Irish Seed Savers Association Shannon Family Resource Centre Connolly Tidy Village; Quin Village Tidy Towns

16/11/2023

Something to think about - Shop Local this Christmas🎄

16/11/2023

To raise money for Ballyvaughan scouts

Our local Scout group needs your support 🫶🏻👇🏻

26/10/2023

An important Home Energy Saving course will take place this Saturday, 28th October 2023, from 10am to 2pm at The Pavilion, Lisdoonvarna (V95 YW1C). Come along to better understand energy use around your home and lifestyle and receive tips and advice on how to reduce your bills, ultimately saving you time and money. This free training course is a North Clare Community Initiate, all are welcome, and light refreshments will be served. The event will be facilitated by Astoneco, and for further information please email [email protected]

19/07/2023

Sincere thanks to our guest speakers, Christy Sinclair and Kris Claes, at tonight’s SEC Solar Electric Panel (PV) Clinic, and grateful thanks to Harrison Gardner from Common Knowledge for facilitating the meaningful Q&A. Thank you also to Lorraine Power from Clare Local Development Company for her valuable input into available grants to switch to solar energy. We hope the community benefited from this great collaborative effort! And a final but important thank you to Lisdoonvarna Failte for their continued support and engagement. 🌏

15/07/2023

Final reminder of our Solar Electric Panel (PV) Clinic on Wednesday 19th July at 7pm in the Pavilion, Lisdoonvarna (V95 YW1C)! Don't miss out on guest speaker presentations from industry experts, information on available grants, and a community-focused Q&A where you can ask any questions you have about installing solar panels. All welcome, free event, and light refreshments will be served. Please share our post and email at [email protected] with any queries. The Lisdoonvarna SEC Sustainable Energy Community team looks forward to welcoming you!

09/07/2023

Reducing energy costs, limiting our carbon footprint and increasing our use of renewable energy is becoming more and more important. Our Solar Electric Panel Clinic will aim to share practical and topical information about installing solar panels to existing homes and share information about the grants available to local residents. Join us on 19th July 2023 at 7pm in The Pavilion, Lisdoonvarna (V95 YW1C). Free event, all welcome. Email us at [email protected] for more information.