Monasterevin Sustainable Energy Community

27/07/2024

The organisers of Paris 2024 are aiming to have the most sustainable Olympics to date, including using 100% locally sourced renewable energy! ♻️🥇

🇮🇪 In Ireland, the SEAI can help your local sports club be more energy efficient while also becoming warmer and reducing energy bills through their Community Grant scheme.

✅ Some GAA clubs around the country are already saving energy & money with the SEAI Community Grant: https://www.seai.ie/case-studies/gaa-clubs-energy/

💡 More info about SEAI Community Grant is available here: https://www.seai.ie/grants/community-grants/

17/02/2024

The Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications has convened a Steering Group to advise on implications of the new EU Batteries Regulation. If you believe this impacts your business and you would like to join a Steering Group on this matter, please contact [email protected] to register your interest.

On 10 July 2023 the Council of the European Union adopted a new regulation that strengthens sustainability rules for batteries and waste batteries. The regulation aims to regulate the entire life cycle of batteries – from production to reuse and recycling – and ensure that they are safe, sustainable and competitive.

The Department of Environment, Climate and Communications has convened a Steering Group to advise on implications for the sector. If you believe this impacts your business and you would like to join a Steering Group on this matter, please contact [email protected] to register your interest.

16/02/2024

A free SEAI home energy efficiency & empowerment clinic is happening tomorrow!
📆 Sat 17th Feb
⏰ 10:30-12:30
📍 Newbridge Library

Do you want to Reduce Your Use & learn more about home energy efficiency? Are you interested in discovering available grants and supports that meet your own unique energy needs?

✅ Whether you’re an energy efficiency pro or just getting started, this clinic with Sustainable Energy Community mentor Emer Conway has something for everyone in the community!

https://www.seai.ie/community-energy/sustainable-energy-communities/meetups-and-events/

28/12/2023

💡🔌 For more information on participating retailers, visit: https://www.weeeireland.ie/small-things-matter/

The power is in your hands this Christmas Season to protect our environment by recycling old household electrical waste, large or small!♻️

These electrical retailers are going above and beyond by pledging to take back any household e-waste, and batteries, with no purchase necessary!

Currys PC World Ireland
DID Electrical
Euronics Ireland
Expert Electrical
Harvey Norman Ireland
Powercity
Soundstore

For more information on participating retailers, visit: https://pulse.ly/uzpqqisjux

My Waste Ireland

23/12/2023

The 26th of December is National Leftovers Day! The festive season means more food and extra leftovers. We buy more, prepare bigger meals for more people than usual, using ingredients we might not use regularly at other times of the year.

Stop Food Waste has lots of tips for using & storing all types of leftovers in a sustainable way, so have a scroll through their feed if you’re looking for inspiration or advice about this year’s Christmas leftovers! 🎄🍗

10/12/2023

We’re at the People’s Market Christmas Market in Monasterevin Community Centre until 4pm today! Pop by & have a look at our little solar Christmas light, a nice way to have some Christmas cheer without the added cost to your electricity bill 🎄✨

We also have information on the latest SEAI home energy upgrade grants, electric vehicle & charger grants, free WEEE Ireland battery recycling boxes, room thermometers, Guzzler’s Party Book for primary school children & reusable tote bags! 🏡🚗🔋

Takings of today’s raffle at the market will go towards buying a defibrillator for Monasterevin Council Hall. With increased usage of all our community spaces, there’s even more of a need to have a defibrillator present in case it’s required ❤️

09/12/2023

Quick link to the SEAI Smart Heating Controls grant info & homeowner application guide here: https://www.seai.ie/grants/home-energy-grants/heating-upgrade-grants/

06/12/2023

We'll be at The Peoples Market Monasterevin Christmas Market this Sunday 10th December in Monasterevin Community Centre from 10am-4pm! 🎄🎅

At our stall on Sunday we'll have information on the latest SEAI home energy upgrade grants, electric vehicle & charger grants, free WEEE Ireland battery recycling boxes, room thermometers, Guzzler's Party Book for primary school children & more 🏡🚗🔋

Takings of The Peoples Market raffle will go towards buying a defibrillator for Monasterevin Council Hall. With increased usage of all our community spaces, there's even more of a need to have a defibrillator present in case it's required ❤️

28/11/2023

The WEEE Ireland Schools Battery Recycling Competition is back! 🔋♻️ This year, primary & secondary schools can challenge themselves to collect as many batteries as they can & recycle them with WEEE Ireland to be in with the chance to win one of six €2000 sports equipment vouchers - all in aid of LauraLynn – Ireland’s Children’s Hospice 🌟

How many boxes can your local school fill? It’s an easy way to do your part to help tackle climate change, participate in the circular economy & protect your local environment! 🔋💪🏼

✅ Find out how schools can order free battery boxes & organise a battery drive here: https://www.weeeireland.ie/battery-recycling-challenge/schools-battery-recycling-competition/

25/11/2023

The BirdWatch Ireland Irish Garden Bird Survey for 2023-24 starts again next week! 🐦🦉🦆

Beginning Monday 27th November, it's open to everyone and is very easy to take part. BirdWatch Ireland have been running the survey for 30 years & it's a lovely way for you and everyone in your house to really get to know your garden birds - now a firm winter tradition in many households across the country 🏘🏡

The BirdWatch Ireland website has more information & a very useful downloadable bird survey recording form here: https://birdwatchireland.ie/our-work/surveys-research/research-surveys/irish-garden-bird-survey/taking-part-in-the-irish-garden-bird-survey/

23/11/2023

We're in the colder months now & Home Energy Saving Kit has easy ways to this winter! 🧤🍂

Whether you own, rent or share your home, the guide has a hundred hacks & tips to help you save both money & energy. Download it for FREE here: https://bit.ly/3rqwbyW