"Spring to Green" Event
3rd March 2010 
DRAGONS DEN PANEL MEMBER TO ADDRESS ENERGYQUARTER
INFORMATION DAY
Sean Gallagher of Smarthomes among speakers for 2nd Energyquarter Sustainable Energy Event
Energyquarter.ie, has announced that it will host its second Energy Efficiency Information Day at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Blanchardstown, Dublin, 15 on Sunday 28th March 2010. Sean Gallagher, CEO of Smarthomes and panel member of the Dragon’s Den TV show will be key note speaker at the event.
The aim of this FREE event is to give consumers access to a range of experts who will provide them with quality information on energy saving initiatives. An array of industry experts will be on hand to inform consumers on the latest environmental policies and trends in the marketplace.
If you are interested in exhibiting at the event or attending on the day, please call 041 9827165 or find out further details in the Spring to Green Section.
MosArt Ltd are pleased to announce the launch of the
Irish Passive House Academy:
We specialise in providing high quality training in all aspects of Passive House, combining both theory and practice, with the potential to qualify as an internationally accredited Certified European Passive House Designer. 
ENERGYQUARTER.IE TO ADDRESS ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE AND TACKLE COST SAVINGS FOR CONSUMERS
(Energy Efficiency Information Day to Highlight Money Saving Initiatives for Consumers)
Dublin, Ireland 28th October, 2009: Energyquarter.ie, a website designed to
assist consumers improve energy efficiency in their homes, has announced
that it will host an Energy Efficiency Information Day at the Marriott
Hotel, Ashbourne, County Meath on Sunday 15th November 2009, 2-6pm.
The aim of the event is to give consumers access to a range of experts who will provide
them with quality information on energy saving initiatives.
Industry experts attending and speaking at the event include:
Tomás O’Leary, Director, MosArt Architects, a firm specialising in Passive
House design; Niall Crosson, Ecological Building Systems, specialists in the
supply of airtight systems and thermal and acoustic insulation products; Tim
Cooper, CGE Cool Power, a leading provider of solar electricity systems (PV)
and Joseph Kearney of BERcerts.ie, who specialise in energy audits and BER
assessments of both domestic and commercial properties.
View details of Press Release
Building Life Consultancy
Joseph Little Architects have officially launched their new Building Life Consultancy
initiative on 14th September 2009.
As a practicing architect and environmental consultant, Joseph Little
recognised that there was a lack of support for the construction industry to
enable them to make the step change that is required - to create lower energy
and higher performance structures that are good for clients, good for the environment
and good for the economy.
Building Life Consultancy has been created to help the construction industry
make that step change. The new range of discrete services is designed to
plug into all architectural practices, building companies and manufacturers
of construction systems.
Energyquarter.ie Launched to Help Improve Energy Efficiency in Irish Homes
5th May 2009
Energyquarter.ie, which has been designed to assist consumers improve energy efficiency in their homes was launched today.
View details of the Press Release
Home Energy Saving Scheme - now open for applications
25th March 2009
Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) are accepting applications from householders wishing to save money and energy by insulating their properties.
The types of measures currently eligible under this scheme are roof insulation, wall insulation, high efficiency boilers and heating control upgrades.
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For list of registered installers and application forms please refer to the SEI website
Home Energy Saving Scheme
9th February 2009
The Government has just announced the national insulation program for economic recovery.
This scheme has been launched/announced now in order to allow interested contractors to apply for registration and homeowners to prepare for application.
It is expected that the scheme will open for homeowner applications in March 2009 and will be administered by Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI).
The energy efficiency/insulation programmes have been allocated €100 million for this year and will consist of a number of grant schemes:
Grants to support a range of improvements will be available. For further information please click here.
- 1) The Home Energy Saving Scheme (private middle income homes) - €50 million
- 2) Warmer Homes Scheme and Local Authority housing (low income private homes and rented local authority housing) - €50 million