Mount Lucas Retrofitting Roadshow - 24th to 28th February 2025

​Galway County Council, in collaboration with Galway City Council, is bringing the Mount Lucas Retrofitting rig to Ballinasloe From Monday February 24th to Friday February 28th 2025. Galway County Council and Ballinasloe Enterprise Hub will play host to the Rig, a fully equipped mobile NZEB (Nearly Zero Energy Buildings) training unit that allows training on energy upgrades and retrofitting be delivered in communities across Ireland.

​The Retrofitting Rig, which was developed by the Laois Offaly Education and Training Board and the National Construction Training Campus at Mount Lucas, will be based for 5 days at the public carpark across from the Ballinasloe Library on Society Street. Over the course of the week, a range of formal and informal training will be delivered from the mobile rig and Ballinasloe Enterprise Hub, including NZEB Fundamental Awareness and the Retrofit for Homes Programme, training for construction workers and tradesmen, courses for ATU and GRETB Students, Climate Action Conversations for the general public, workshop and talks to the public on the principles and practices needed to effectively retrofit homes to reduce energy demand and carbon emissions while improving comfort and saving money.

The mobile training unit is powered by solar PV panels and includes a working heat pump and ventilation system, making it entirely self-sufficient and a showcase for emerging technologies. Throughout the week, open tours will be provided for anyone interested in retrofitting. SEAI will also have a stand at the event to answer any of your queries regarding retrofitting or grants available. The mobile training unit provides an excellent opportunity for students, construction workers, community groups and individuals to learn more about retrofitting and participate in NZEB training courses close to home. Improving the energy efficiency of buildings in Galway County will help reduce carbon emissions and address climate change. The week provides several opportunities for the public to drop in for a chat with LOETB subject matter experts who will explain about the different types of retrofitting options available. The week will provide an excellent opportunity for homeowners, construction workers, community groups and individuals to learn more about retrofitting and energy saving. All events are free of charge. For more details on the time and dates on the specific courses please contact Ballinasloe Enterprise Hub on [email protected] or 0909646516. Spaces are limited for each of the courses.