Are rising energy costs cutting into your business profits? Do you want to learn practical ways to reduce your energy bills and improve sustainability? Join us for a free, expert-led webinar designed to help small businesses take control of their energy consumption, unlock cost-saving solutions, and access valuable government grants.
- This short online webinar will be facilitated by Plan Energy on behalf of Local Enterprise Office Leitrim & Leitrim County Council.
- Note - For further information about events taking place in Leitrim during Sustainable Development Goals Week please click HERE
What You'll Learn:
- Smart Energy Solutions: Discover quick wins and long-term strategies to lower your energy use and reduce operational costs.
- Grants & Incentives: Learn how to access government funding (up to €2,000) to support energy efficiency upgrades.
- Sustainability Tips: Find out how sustainable practices can save you money and improve your business reputation.
- Real-World Success: Hear about a local business that cut their energy bills by 25% with simple changes.
Who Should Attend:
This webinar is perfect for small business owners and managers looking to:
- Cut costs without sacrificing quality.
- Learn about grants that can help fund energy-efficient upgrades.
- Understand how sustainability can benefit their bottom line.
Why Attend?
- This is your chance to get practical, actionable advice from industry experts on how to reduce energy costs and make your business more sustainable. Plus, you’ll learn how to unlock funding to cover many of these improvements.
Webinar Outline:
1. Welcome & Introduction
- Introduce the presenters and outline the topics.
2. Why Energy Efficiency Matters for SMEs - Michael O’Brien, Senior Project Manager and Energy Expert
- Discuss how energy costs impact SMEs and the potential for savings (up to 30%).
- Learning Outcome: Understand the financial impact of energy inefficiency and recognise areas for cost savings.
3. Quick Wins & Retrofit Solutions for SMEs - Marie Galvin, Senior Project Manager, Certified Energy Auditor, Architect
- Quick Wins: LED lighting, programmable thermostats, turning off idle equipment.
- Retrofit Solutions: HVAC upgrades, insulation, solar panels.
- Learning Outcome: Identify immediate actions and larger retrofits to reduce energy consumption and operational costs.
4. Sustainability & Cost Savings for Businesses
- Highlight sustainability as a business advantage: reducing waste, using renewable energy.
- Learning Outcome: Recognise the long-term financial and reputational benefits of adopting sustainability practices.
5. Grants & Financial Incentives - Keith Darling, Commercial Manager, Plan Energy
- SEAI Energy Audit Voucher (€2,000)
- LEO Green for Business Grant
- Energy Efficiency Grant
- Discuss eligibility and how to apply.
- Learning Outcome: Learn how to access available grants and incentives to fund energy efficiency upgrades.
6. Success Story: Business Case Study
- Share a real-world example of an SME saving on energy costs through efficiency upgrades.
- Learning Outcome: Understand the practical impact of energy efficiency measures from real-world examples.
7. Open Q&A
- Open floor for attendee questions on energy-saving measures, grants, or sustainability practices.
- Provide tailored advice based on specific business challenges.
8. Closing Remarks
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