Kilmacow Home Energy 

Information Night- September 16 from 5pm to 9pm  

16/Sep/2026      Community Hall, Kilmacow

Home Energy Information night, open to all members of the community.
- Aligned with the national climate change action strategy.
- Why should I upgrade? Financial and Health benefits.
- What measures should I take? Insulation, Heating and Energy generation.
- Who'll be there? SEAI, Kilkenny CoCo, South East Energy Agency, Leader, Journi, AIB, Solar Installers, Heat Pump experts, Insulation Contractors, Project Managers and neighbours who have been through the experience.
- Don't know where to start? Join us on the 16 Sep 2026 from 5pm to 9pm. NO entrance Fee.


Energy Price Guide from Energy Association of Ireland https://www.eaireland.com/energyguide/

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Under Construction

Under Construction

Where does the HEAT go?

Roof and walls:  60% - 70%

Windows and Doors: 10% - 15%

Floors: 10% - 15%

Draughts: 10% - 15%

Best sequence for upgrades:

1.  Roof/Ceiling/ Attic insulation - Payback 2 to 3 years.

Roof/Ceiling/Attic insulation is the least expensive of the major measures but the benefits are very significant. Insulation to a dept of 300mm is required. For most houses this can be completed in a matter of hours.

2. Wall insulation -Payback 2 to 5 years.

For cavity walls this is a a straightforward job. Holes are drilled into the wall and beads are pumped in between the cavities.  For solid walls either an external wrap or internal slabbing are required. External wrap is the most expensive and payback can take up to 5 years.

3. Solar panels - 5 to 8 years.

4. Heat Pump - 6 to 10 years.

5. Windows/Doors - 15 to 40 years.

Tea/ Coffee and sandwiches free on the night

Where does all the HEAT go?

Heat Pump

In a well insulated home (B2 or better) a Heat pump is SUPERIOR to oil or gas central heating in terms of consistent heating and running cost.

Up front costs are high, but running costs and maintenance costs are lower than gas or oil. Heat pumps do not require suplimentation by fire-places.

For homes with existing water based central heating the best choice is Air-to-Water which will use the existing pipework and probably the existing radiators. 

Homes which do not have existing water based central may be better served with Air-to-Air.

Typical payback is 6 to 10 years.


All are welcome

Saving money while saving the Planet

Financial Support

Supports are available from 2 main sources:

1. SEAI grants (see presentation on the night).

2. Green Loans from banks and credit union. 


Allied Irish Banks, Permanent TSB and Journi representatives will be joining us to give people information on the new government low interest loans available for Home Energy Upgrades. 

An SEAI representative will be on hand to explain the Warmer Home Scheme, the One-Stop-Shop and other grant schemes. Assistance will be available for those wishing to apply for grants on the night.