Eight families to light the way in energy campaign

EIGHT families from across the country have signed up to be the leading lights in a unique environmental project to slash energy consumption in their homes.

Power of One Street is a new campaign launched yesterday by Natural Resources Minister Noel Dempsey, which will track eight households as they attempt to become more energy efficient.

Energy experts and official “coaches” Aodhan MacPhaidin and Dr Kirk Shanks have carried out an energy survey of each home to determine what changes are needed and which ones will have greatest impact on comfort, running costs and environmental benefits.