May 2008

6 May Electric Balmoral Show
NIE Energy’s stand at this month’s Balmoral Show promises to have something for everyone, including electric energy saving offers and a host of fun things for children to see and do. Running from Wednesday 14th to Friday 16th May, the 2008 Balmoral Show will offer its usual extravaganza..

2 May NEWTOWNARDS DEVELOPER SWITCHES ON THE SUN!
The first development of its kind in Northern Ireland Local property developer W Copeland and Son has teamed up with Northern Ireland Electricity to create an environmentally friendly development of apartments and townhouses. Construction work has started at the Newtownards homes, buil..

Apr 2008

21 Apr ST PATRICK’S TOP OF THE CLASS FOR GREEN ENERGY!
St Patrick’s High School in Dungiven is celebrating the completion of its latest energy project, having installed solar photovoltaic panels (PV) on the south facing roof at the back of the school. The 5kWp system, which was funded by the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DA..

15 Apr SUN SHINES ON DELAMONT HOUSE!
The sun will be shining on Delamont House in Killyleagh this summer as the Outdoor Education celebrates the completion of its latest energy project. The Centre has installed solar photovoltaic panels (PV) on the south facing roof at the property as part of ‘Switched on Schools’, a new pro..

Mar 2008

19 Mar NIE Energy Helps Heat National Treasure
One of Northern Ireland’s most popular National Trust properties has had an energy efficiency makeover, with the help of NIE Energy. Castle Coole, the magnificent 18th-century mansion and landscaped park just outside Enniskillen, has had swathes of insulation installed in the roof of th..

18 Mar NIE encourages the fuel of the future!
Spring may be just around the corner but Northern Ireland Electricity is encouraging businesses to look at new sustainable sources of heating for the winters ahead. As part of a new renewable energy initiative NIE is offering businesses across Northern Ireland grant support to install a r..

12 Mar SIXMILECROSS SCHOOL SWITCHES ON THE SUN!
Cooley Primary School in Sixmilecross will be ordering its energy sunny side up from now on! The environmentally aware school is celebrating the completion of its latest energy project, having installed solar photovoltaic panels (PV) on the south facing roof at the front of the school. ..

11 Mar Jenny Bristow and NIE Energy - The Perfect Recipe!
Jenny Bristow, one of Ireland’s most celebrated local good food ambassadors, TV cooks and cookery writers, was the main speaker at a recent ‘Recipe for a Greener Business’ event. Jenny is pictured (C) with Ruth Daly (R) from Fermanagh & Tyrone Network for Enterprising Women and NIE Energy..

4 Mar STRAIDHAVERN PRIMARY SCHOOL SWITCHES ONTO SOLAR!
Straidhavern Primary School in Crumlin will be ordering its energy sunny side up from now on! The environmentally aware school is celebrating the completion of its latest energy project, having installed solar photovoltaic panels (PV) on the south facing roof at the front of the school. ..

Feb 2008

27 Feb NIE Energy Helps Keep Habitat Homes Warm
A number of new builds in a development in North Belfast have had swathes of insulation installed, thanks to help from NIE Energy. The Habitat for Humanity homes in Geoffrey, Danube and Sydney Street West, off the Crumlin road, are part of a unique self-build partnership programme. Work..

25 Feb CARVILL GROUP SWITCHES ON THE SUN!
Local property developer Carvill Group has teamed up with Northern Ireland Electricity to create two environmentally friendly showhomes. Construction work has started at the Lisburn homes, which will showcase the latest renewable energy technologies and energy efficiency measures. Ne..

25 Feb Eco makeover for Ballyholme Primary School!
Ballyholme Primary School will be starting the new school year with an eco makeover, thanks to funding from Northern Ireland Electricity, the Low Carbon Buildings Fund, and the South Eastern Education and Library Board! The school is the first in Northern Ireland to install a new system o..

19 Feb Acorn Homes Grow into Renewables
New homeowners in a Kells housing development are amongst the first in Northern Ireland to have a renewable technology fitted as part of the house build. Mr and Mrs Stewart moved into their new house in the Millfields development in Kells, with all the usual fixtures and fittings in pla..

1 Feb Jenny Bristow’s Recipe for Greener Business
Jenny Bristow, one of Ireland’s most celebrated TV cooks and cookery writers, will be sharing with businesswomen from across Northern Ireland how to address green issues within business. The local good food ambassador has looked at green issues within her cooking and business practices ..

Jan 2008

31 Jan NIE Energy Buys Back Electricity
Many thousands of households across Northern Ireland who generate their own electricity from renewables, will no doubt be pleased to hear that they can now earn money from their renewable installation. NIE Energy can now give customers money for renewable electricity that is generated, ..

29 Jan NIE Energy Helps Heat Templar
The tenants of a sheltered housing development in Lurgan will be a lot cosier in their homes, thanks to a scheme from NIE Energy. Templar Court, the Clanmil Housing development in Anne Street, is in the throws of having the heating upgraded in all 31 flats to a new A rated gas boiler, n..

14 Jan Wood Warms up the Winter!
With winter in full swing Northern Ireland Electricity has launched a new renewable energy initiative this week to help heat businesses across Northern Ireland! The new scheme offers businesses across Northern Ireland grant support to install wood pellet heating units, a method of heating..

7 Jan Damhead Primary School Switches On To Solar!
Damhead Primary School in Coleraine will be ordering its energy sunny side up from now on! The environmentally aware school is celebrating the completion of its latest energy project, having installed solar photovoltaic panels (PV) on the south facing roof at the front of the school. The 5..

Dec 2007

31 Dec Plug in The Sun for an Eco New Year!
Homes across Northern Ireland will soon be plugging in the sun thanks to a new solar powered initiative from Northern Ireland Electricity! Plug in the Sun will offer homeowners 65% funding to install either 1.5kWp or 3kWp solar panel (PV) systems. NIE is offering a 15% top up for the gover..

Nov 2007

21 Nov Powerful Prize For All Seasons
The owner of the Four Seasons on the Gilnahirk road is the proud winner of a recent NIE Your Energy competition. East Belfast business owner Gary McNally and his family entered the NIE Your Energy ‘Carbon Footprint Challenge’ at the recent Lifestyle Green Show, on at the King’s Hall. ..

21 Nov Electric Winter Fair for Farmers
If you are a farmer interested in saving money off your energy bills, make sure you visit the NIE Energy stand at the forthcoming Winter Fair, Northern Ireland’s premier cattle event, on at the King’s Hall in Belfast on Thursday, 13th December. To get the Winter Fair off to an electric ..

14 Nov Powerful Offer on Natural Gas
Two of Northern Ireland’s energy companies, NIE Energy and the new natural gas provider firmus energy, have come together to give households a powerful offer on a natural gas installation. Householders, in areas where firmus gas is readily available, can get a package giving them £1000 ..

7 Nov NIE Big Bulb Giveaway lights up Downpatrick
Things will be a bit brighter around Downpatrick in future thanks to a free energy saving bulb giveaway from Northern Ireland Electricity. 'Let there be light' was the cry this week at the Ballymoat Centre when NIE called to leave a consignment of free energy and money saving light bul..

6 Nov Cool Prize for Holywood Couple
A Holywood couple have bagged a cool prize from NIE Energy. Ed and Kathleen Galloway, who live in Holywood, took part in a NIE Your Energy ‘carbon footprint challenge’ quiz at the Lifestyle Green Show, on recently at the King’s Hall in Belfast. Claire Carson, from NIE Energy, visit..

Oct 2007

23 Oct Free Insulation From NIE
With the evenings drawing in and colder weather on the way, it’s a good time to think about getting your home insulated, ready for winter. Help is at hand for North Belfast households, who may be able to get roof space and wall insulation put in for free, thanks to a scheme from Northe..

8 Oct Newtownards business heated by the 'brite' wonder of wood!
With the colder autumn months just around the corner, S Clarke and Son Funeral Directors will be firing up a more sustainable form of heating, thanks to a funding scheme developed by Northern Ireland Electricity in partnership with Invest NI and Enniskillen wood pellet producer Balcas. ..

Sep 2007

5 Sep RITCHIE WELCOMES NIE HELP FOR VULNERABLE PEOPLE
Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie MLA today offered her support to a new Energy Efficiency Scheme being launched by Northern Ireland Electricity. The scheme offers 1,500 energy efficiency grants to provide free insulation and heating control measures to those on low incomes. ..

Aug 2007

17 Aug Free carbon footprinting help for NI’s small and medium businesses
Businesses with energy costs of less than £50,000 a year are being offered free help to reduce their bills even further. Business in the Community’s ARENA Network, the organisation’s environmental arm, is offering free help to companies through its Northern Lights Carbon Reduction Progr..

13 Aug Hannahstown Credit Union powering their way to a brighter future
Hannahstown Credit Union officially unveiled their state-of-the-art green energy display system this week, following the installation of solar panels onto the roof of the building. The display, which is situated in the main foyer of the building, will highlight to members and staff just..

Jul 2007

16 Jul Extra Inches Do Make a Difference
A few extra inches do make a big difference. This is certainly the verdict when it comes to extra inches of loft insulation. You may have lofty ideas that your home will be kept nice and cosy come the colder weather but Northern Ireland Electricity has some news for us all. 27cms and ..

16 Jul Free Central Heating Scheme Switched On
You may be used to popping into your local Gordons Chemist to pick up a prescription or get advice and a cure for an ailment but now, thanks to a scheme from Northern Ireland Electricity, you can also find out about free central heating systems on offer. Funded by the NIE Energy Efficie..

9 Jul Farmers Lighten Up
A Donaghadee dairy and sheep farmer knows a bright idea when he sees one. Trevor Curragh from Cannyreagh Road in Donaghadee has taken advantage of an offer from Northern Ireland Electricity to buy some low energy lights, at a third of the normal retail price. The ‘NIE Energy Efficien..

Jun 2007

19 Jun Warmer Homes Way Ahead
Northern Ireland Electricity representatives were in Magherafelt recently to help launch a scheme for householders to get a free energy saving package for their home, including a new free central heating system. The ‘Warmer Ways to Better Health’ scheme not only gives a free heating sys..

14 Jun Lighter Electric Bills for Lisburn
Northern Ireland Electricity has helped lighten electricity bills for Old Warren residents, thanks to a big NIE bulb giveaway. The company has given away hundreds of free energy saving light bulbs to Lisburn pensioners through Old Warren Community Association. NIE’s Local Customer R..

12 Jun NIE Your Energy sponsors The Lifestyle Green Show
The Lifestyle Green Show, Sponsored by NIE Your Energy is a unique event, the first of its kind in the island of Ireland. It is showcasing the 'greener' lifestyle and is taking place on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th September at the Kings Hall Belfast. For more information visit www.lifest..

11 Jun Race Is On For Homeowners
The race is on for homeowners to cash in on a great summer saving of up to £1,000 off the cost of a modern high efficiency natural gas heating installation. The ‘Snug Plus’ scheme is thanks to Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE), Phoenix Natural Gas (Phoenix) and the Department of Social..