SEAI partners with local authorities to provide bridge funding for community energy upgrades.

William Walsh, CEO, SEAI.

A new partnership between the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) and the Atlantic Seaboard North Climate Action Regional Office, which consists of counties Donegal, Sligo, Mayo and Galway, will pay communities up to ¤25,000 towards the upfront costs of their energy upgrade projects. This partnership will provide vital bridge funding to assist communities in achieving their sustainable energy ambitions. By removing the financial barriers of trying to raise initial funding, the communities involved can now focus on leading their projects and developing a sustainable energy plan for their local area. The Local Authority involved will re-coup the initial funding cost from SEAI. Speaking about this bridge funding William Walsh, CEO of SEAI, said: “Community action plays a central role in Ireland’s response to the climate crisis. All over Ireland groups are coming together to create sustainable energy projects that will benefit their communities and radically reduce their climate impact. I am delighted that we can help these communities achieve their sustainable energy ambitions by making it easier to access initial funding costs in collaboration with Local Authorities. SEAI will work with Local Authorities across the country to roll this out in due course, making this type of funding more accessible to interested communities.” Achill Island is the first community in the Sustainable Energy Community network to avail of this bridge funding, with a further eight communities already signed up to the initiative. SEAI provides mentoring and grants of up to ¤25,000 for more than 560 communities across Ireland. Funding allows communities to undertake a baseline assessment of their energy use, carry out energy audits of their homes, community buildings and local businesses, and helps them to identify the most suitable renewable energy solutions for them.

Further information on the community network and how to get involved is available on the SEAI Sustainable Community Energy webpage at: www.seai.ie/

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FREE LPG BOILER FOR CUSTOMERS WHO SWITCH FROM OIL TO FLOGAS LPG FOR HOME HEATING*

Now when customers convert to Flogas LPG or are installing a home heating system for the first time, Flogas are offering a free LPG Boiler.

Customers will receive a free Logic System 24kw boiler, including the horizontal flue and 7-year warranty, subject to manufacturer’s T&Cs. Switching from an oil-based heating system to an LPG heating system is a great option for customers who have recently had their oil boiler breakdown or are due for an oil boiler service. An efficient LPG boiler is more environmentally friendly leading to lower gas consumption making it a cost-effective choice.

Flogas LPG can provide instant, controllable central heating and hot water on demand while also supplying energy requirements for cooking, gas tumble drying and gas fires. It is also a clean burning and sustainable fuel which produces very small quantities of carbon for more eco-conscious customers. If customers require a larger boiler than the Ideal 24kw boiler or an additional boiler, this can be paid directly to the installer.

To find out more information about this offer contact Flogas on 041 214 9600 or email marketing@flogas.ie

*Terms and conditions apply see flogas.ie/t&c

JSS LAUNCH NEW CAR CARE RANGE

John Stafford & Sons (JSS) have just launched a new range of car care products to the Irish market. MA Professional Car Care is a line of car care products which was launched in Poland in 2004.

Since its debut, the brand has expanded its range significantly to offer a one stop shop for car cleaning and accessories. The quality of the MA product line has been constantly confirmed in product tests by some of the most widely read trade magazines in the marketplace.

These products are certified and meet all EU legal, quality and standards requirements. Stafford’s have added over 70 new products from this range to date and plan to expand the range even further over the coming months.

For more information visit www.stafford.ie.

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