Join us for an informative and interactive Home Energy Upgrade Event, where you can chat directly with the experts and find out how to make your home warmer, more efficient, and less costly to run.

Come along to discover:

  • What grants are available for your home

  • How much you could save on energy bills

  • Where to start your upgrade journey

  • If your home is eligible

  • What a One Stop Shop can do for you

This event is ideal for homeowners interested in energy upgrades or retrofitting, individuals looking to reduce their energy bills, and community groups exploring sustainable energy solutions.


Why Attend?

  • Get expert advice on home energy improvements

  • Learn about SEAI grants and supports

  • Connect with qualified contractors and finance providers

  • Hear real-life experiences from homeowners who have already upgraded their homes


Event Programme

6.30 PM – 6.45 PM
💡 Unlocking the Power of Finance for Retrofits & Upgrades
Looking to transform your property but unsure how to fund it? This session dives into the full spectrum of financing options available to support energy retrofits and home upgrades — from grants and green loans to credit union solutions and bank-backed schemes.

Our expert speaker will break down:

  • What costs can be covered — from insulation to solar panels

  • Funding ranges — from modest upgrades to full-scale retrofits

  • Interest rates — what’s competitive and what’s subsidised

  • Who to contact — the key players in Ireland’s retrofit finance landscape


6.45 PM – 7.00 PM
☀️ Solar Power: Everyday Energy and Staying Powered During the Storm
Solar energy isn’t just about saving on bills — it’s about taking control of your power.
In this talk, we’ll explore how solar PV systems work, what they can generate, and how they integrate with your home or business. Learn how battery storage and hybrid inverters can keep your property powered during outages.

Our speaker will explain:

  • How solar PV systems generate and use electricity day to day

  • What’s possible (and what’s not) during a power cut

  • The role of battery storage and hybrid inverters in backup power

  • Real examples of Irish homes using solar for energy security

Whether you’re new to solar or already have a system, this session will show how smart solar design can power your home, business, or farm — in sunshine or in storms.


7.30 PM – 8.00 PM
🏠 Real Stories, Real Retrofits: A Homeowner Panel on Grants & Upgrades
Curious about what it’s really like to retrofit your home? Join our panel of homeowners who’ve completed multiple retrofit projects and a new build, sharing their real-life experiences — from navigating SEAI grants to working with One Stop Shops.

Hear first-hand about:

  • What worked — and what didn’t

  • Tips for maximising grant support

  • Lessons learned from deep energy upgrades

  • Practical advice for anyone considering a retrofit journey

This is your chance to ask questions and gain insight that goes beyond the brochures.


8.30 PM – 8.50 PM
🌍 Powering Communities: Unlocking SEAI Support for Sustainable Energy Projects
Want to make your community greener, more energy-efficient, and future-ready? This energising presentation introduces the SEAI Sustainable Energy Communities (SEC) Programme, designed to help local groups access funding and take meaningful climate action.

Discover how your community can:

  • Join the SEC network and create a local energy action plan

  • Tap into grants for feasibility studies, retrofits, and renewables

  • Benefit from SEAI’s One Stop Shop, Individual Grants, and Warmer Homes Scheme

  • Drive long-term sustainability and reduce energy costs

Whether you’re part of a community group, a local leader, or simply passionate about sustainability, this session will show you how to turn ideas into funded action.


Register to Attend

Attendance is free, but registration is required. Please register in advance via Eventbrite:

Register Here

For any further details, please contact: Seán Sweeney at [email protected] | 087-6360117

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