Mayo town to launch its energy master plan

A launch event will take place in the Town Hall Theatre in Westport on the evening of Thursday next, September 22, to mark the publication of an Energy Master Plan for the town.

A presentation about the plan will be given by energy consultant Ray McNally of Plan Energy, who were commissioned to create the plan by West SEC, Westport’s Sustainable Energy Community, with funding provided by the SEAI and supported by Westport Credit Union.

The Energy Master Plan will outline a path for Westport to reduce its energy consumption across a variety of areas including the residential, commercial, and transport sectors.

A number of sustainable energy professionals and providers will also be showcasing their products and services at the event, including home insulation specialists, solar panel installers, electric bike retailers and electric car sellers.

Members of the public are invited to bring their energy bills with them for an in-person consultation with energy consultants about various options for saving energy in their homes.

Westport Credit Union will also be on hand for people who want to learn more about their Green loans for energy retrofits and electric vehicles.

“We’ve all become acutely aware recently of how much energy we use and how much that costs,” says Feena Kirrkamm of West SEC.

“This event will give people an opportunity to assess their options for reducing their energy and how that can be done as part of a community-wide effort.”

The launch of Westport’s Energy Master Plan will take place between 5.30 and 8 p.m. with the presentation about the plan beginning at 6 p.m.

Entry to the event is free of charge and no prebooking is required.