This week on Ours to Protect Tipp FM looked at how a business which uses large amounts of electricity has coped with increasing costs as well as taking a more green approach.
The Minella Hotel in Clonmel has installed solar panels which have led to a significant reduction in the cost of lighting and also heating its swimming pool.
Proprietor John Nallen also has a successful horse training business at Lavally near Clonmel where again solar panels have cut costs – he is advising farmers to utilise any roof space they have to instal solar panels.
John is also of the view that shopping around for the best value in energy costs is a worthwhile exercise
For more check out:
https://www.seai.ie/grants/home-energy-grants/solar-electricity-grant
https://www.ihf.ie/green/downloads/energy/SEAI_Top_Tips_for_Hotel_Energy_Efficiency.pdf
