New Bus Éireann routes in Westmeath
Over the last few weeks Bus Éireann have expanded their routes and timetables in Westmeath – providing commuters between Athlone, Longford and Mullingar with improved and more frequent services on the following routes – Route 190 – travelling between Drogheda and Athlone – passing through Raharney, Killucan, Mullingar and Moate – is providing 10 buses […]
10 top tips to save you money this Winter on your energy bills
Generating a brighter future for Mullingar 10 top tips to save you money this Winter on your energy bills With energy costs at an all time high and possibly set to rise further over the coming months, it will be a very difficult winter ahead for many Mullingar households who will find it […]
Free Solar Panels for all Schools Announced
The Mullingar Sustainable Energy Community (SEC) has welcomed the Government’s announcement that it will pay for solar panels for schools as part of the summer works programme next year. The cost of the scheme will be covered by the Department of the Environment’s Climate Action Fund will be distributed through the Summer Works Scheme for schools. […]
The Trip To Tipp – Templederry Wind Farm
On a chilly morning the 2nd April 2022 members of the Mullingar SEC joined a number of SECs from the Midlands for a version of the ‘Trip to Tipp’ to admire the work communities have completed regards renewable energy and retrofitting. Community Power hosted the group first in Templederry and explained how the community in the […]
Introduction to the SEC
Generating a brighter future for Mullingar Introduction to the Mullingar Sustainable Energy Community The Mullingar Sustainable Energy Community (SEC) has a powerful story to tell about the future of Mullingar. It starts with the challenge that faces us all: how can we reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and transition to renewable sources of […]
Dr. Isabella Donnelly (MSEC) interviewed on Midlands 103, December 2021
https://www.midlands103.com/news/midlands-news/westmeaths-first-community-owned-solar-energy-project-moves-a-step-closer/
Grid Connection offered to Mullingar Community Project
PRESS RELEASE 21th December 2021 GRID CONNECTION OFFERED TO WESTMEATH’S FIRST 100% COMMUNITY-OWNED SOLAR PARK Last week, the ESB announced the latest batch of renewable energy projects around the country that will be offered a connection to the National Grid over the coming years. Among them is a proposed 5MW solar park in Marlinstown on […]
Tackling Climate Change is Good for Business
The inaugural public event of the Mullingar Sustainable Energy Community which took place last Thursday night (11th November 2021) in the Annebrook House Hotel heard from a range of experts about how tackling climate change can be good for business. Over 30 attendees ventured out into the wind and rain to attend the highly successful […]
Event – Save money on your Business Energy Costs
CALLING ALL BUSINESSES IN THE MULLINGAR AREA! Is Your Business Spending Too Much Money on Energy? If the answer to this question is ‘Yes’, then you should come along to the Annebrook House Hotel on 11th November 2021 from 7pm to 8:30pm for an information and consultation evening on what practical steps you can take […]
Mullingar SEC – Energy Master Plan
Mullingar Sustainable Energy Community (SEC) has recently applied for regional funding to SEAI for an Energy Master Plan. The aim of an Energy Master Plan is to allow a community to understand its’ current and future energy needs (in electricity, heat and transport) in order for the community to make informed decisions and prioritise actions. […]