Tag: Energy

VAT reduction will fuel home energy production and reduce reliance on the grid

A temporary reduction in the VAT rate which applies to home energy production such as wind and solar, and also applies to residential retrofitting, should be implemented to help people with energy cost pressures, according to Fine Gael TD Alan Farrell. Deputy Farrell, Fine Gael Spokesperson on Climate Action said, “Europe faces an extremely difficult challenge with regard to the…

€250,693 to promote energy efficiency in Fingal

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell has welcomed the announcement of €250,693 in funding for energy efficiency projects off Kettles Lane, Feltrim and Rivervalley, Swords.   “Fingal is to benefit from €250,693 in energy efficiency funding in 2015. The Better Energy Communities scheme is designed to improve energy efficiency in public buildings, businesses, sports clubs and homes.  …

Increase in cash value of grants available under Better Energy Homes Scheme

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell has said that the increase in the cash value of grants available under the Better Energy Homes Scheme will benefit many homeowners in the North County.   “The fact that the cash value of every grant available to householders under the Better Energy Homes Scheme has been increased will benefit many homeowners…