The Aran islands have linked up with a new energy agency which has been established for west Galway.
Gníomhaireacht Fuinnimh an Iarthar (GFI), as it is called, is one of three local energy agencies established to support homeowners, communities and small businesses.
It was formally launched at an event in An Cheathrú Rua yesterday (Thurs).
The aim is to encourage homes and businesses to implement retrofit energy upgrades in the region as part of the LEAP (Local Energy Agencies in Peripheral Regions) project.
As previously reported by Afloat, the three Aran islands have a very active energy co-operative, Comharchumann Fuinnimh Oileáin Árann Teo (CFOAT).
It has been instrumental in setting up the new energy agency for the Galway islands and West Galway, as in the Connemara Gaeltacht.