Galway City Council has invited the public to take part in its Community Climate action evenings.

The evenings will provide advice on how to reduce your home energy costs and your carbon footprint at the same time.

Specialists will be available to discuss grants and finances available including retrofits, solar panels, and heat pumps. Additionally, there will be discussions on a sustainable home heating oil alternative with HVO, an electric car demonstration, active travel, and insights into the new draft Galway City climate action plan, along with community climate action funds.

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The experts at the evenings will be Galway City Council, SEAI, Galway Energy Coop, Claddagh Credit Union, Galway LEO, Electric Ireland Superhomes, SSE Airtricity, JFW Renewables, Firebird, Sweeney Oil and Windsor Motormall Galway.

The evenings are as follows:

•Westside Community Centre, 28 November from 6.30 to 8.30pm

•Knocknacarra Community Centre, 5 December from 6.30 to 8.30pm

•Renmore Community Centre, 12 December from 6.30 to 8.30pm

Brian Barrett, Acting Director of Services for Climate Action said: "Each evening will offer a valuable insight into the various options of energy efficiency and reduction available to residents/businesses and the wider community of Galway City. Each evening at 7.30 pm there will be a talk from the SEAI on home energy grants and Galway City Council on the Draft Climate Action plan and the Community Climate Action Fund. These free information evenings will answer any questions you may have on reducing your home and car energy costs and having a greener and healthier lifestyle. I hope as many as possible will attend."