Galway City Council is inviting residents to the final event in its 2026 series of free Energy Efficiency Evenings, offering advice on improving home energy performance, cutting bills and retrofitting properties.

The event will take place at Ballinfoile Community Centre on Tuesday, 1 December, at 6pm. No registration is required.

Visitors can explore information stands, attend expert talks and see demonstrations of technologies including solar panels, heat pumps and electric bicycles. They can also get advice on grants and speak with professionals working in home energy upgrades, finance and sustainability.

The council's Climate Action Team will provide updates on city-wide projects and support available under the Local Authority Climate Action Plan. The Ballinfoile evening follows events in Knocknacarra in March, Renmore in June and Westside in October. Lyndsey Broxton O'Leary, Galway City Council Climate Action Officer, said: "We are pleased to continue this new series of Energy Efficiency Evenings in Ballinfoile. These evenings support Galway City Council in delivering on the commitments set out in our Local Authority Climate Action Plan, our responsibilities under the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2021, and our participation in the national SDG Champions Programme 2025-2027. Community-focused initiatives like this are essential to meeting our city-wide climate and energy targets."

The events feature organisations specialising in energy efficiency, renewable technologies, retrofitting and financial support. Presentations cover grants, funding and upgrade options, while technical experts and advisers offer guidance tailored to residents' needs.

Demonstrations also show how electric mobility and retrofit equipment can work in practice to improve comfort and reduce energy use.

One resident at each event will win a free Home Energy Assessment through a raffle run by the prize sponsor. All attendees can also obtain discounted assessments directly from the provider.