Practical advice, expert guidance and real-life stories to help you make smarter energy choices.
Thursday 22nd October 2026 | 10.30 am–4 pm
Astro Active Community Centre, Bellfield, Enniscorthy, Y21 W640
FREE ADMISSION | PRE-REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED | WALK-INS WELCOME
Thinking about making your home more energy efficient? Wondering what grants are available for a retrofit? Curious about whether an electric or hybrid vehicle could work for you? Or looking for ways to reduce energy use and costs in your business?
The Wexford Energy Expo – Enniscorthy DZ Energy & EV Expo will take place on Thursday 22 October, bringing together experts, exhibitors, homeowners, EV owners, businesses and local organisations for a day packed with practical advice, information and inspiration.
With around 30 exhibitors, expert speakers, real-life stories, panel discussions, an Energy Clinic and electric and hybrid vehicles on display, the Expo is designed to help you cut through the jargon and get answers to the questions that matter to you.
Whether you are taking your first steps towards a more energy-efficient home, already considering a retrofit, thinking about changing your car or looking at ways to reduce energy use in your business, you’ll find information, advice and real-life experience all under one roof.
11.30 AM - Which EV is Right for You?
At 11.30 am, the EV panel will take to the stage. If you are thinking about making the switch to electric or hybrid, this is not to be missed. The Expo’s dedicated EV panel will tackle the practical questions people are asking before making the move.
Hear directly from EV and hybrid vehicle owners alongside automotive experts as they discuss charging, longer journeys, running costs, everyday driving and choosing the right vehicle for different lifestyles.
There will also be an opportunity to see a selection of the latest electric and hybrid vehicles up close, with models from leading automotive brands on display.
So whether you are an EV convert, considering your first electric car or simply wondering what all the fuss is about, come along, ask questions and hear about the experience of people who have already made the switch.
Panellists
Advice on EV charger grants from SEAI's Shane Prendergast, and a talk from Paddy Comyn of DoneDeal, who will also MC this panel discussion. Three electric vehicle owners who will each discuss their own experience driving their long-range, short-range or hybrid EV.
12.30 PM - Energy Advice for your Business
At 12.30 pm, the Business Energy panel will look at practical ways businesses can manage their energy use, improve their efficiency and sustainability, and identify opportunities to reduce costs.
Featuring energy specialists and first-hand business experience, the session will explore the challenges businesses face and the practical solutions that can make a difference.
It’s an opportunity for business owners and managers to find out more about energy efficiency, available supports and the steps they can take to make their businesses more energy-smart.
Panellists:
Carmel Moran, Wexford Local Enterprise Office
Phil Walker, Managing Director of EcoMerit
Seamus Dermody, South East Energy Agency
Local Business sharing their experience
Moderator: Amanda Stewart, CEO of the High Performance Building Alliance
2 PM - Discover What is Possible for Your Home
One of the highlights of the Expo will be a unique homeowner panel featuring different homes and their own individual energy journeys at 2 pm.
Hear first-hand from homeowners, as they share their experiences of improving energy efficiency, the decisions they made, what they learned along the way and the practical realities of retrofitting and making changes to their homes.
The panel will offer an honest look at the opportunities and challenges involved in making different types of homes more energy efficient, alongside expert advice on retrofit, grants, energy-saving measures and available supports.
Whatever type of home you live in, come along and hear how other homeowners have approached their own energy journeys.
Panellists:
Yvonne Doyle Curtis - Architectural Conservation Officer for Wexford County Council
Ann Green - Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland
Plus two homeowners who will share their energy upgrade experience
Moderator: Amanda Stewart, CEO of the High Performance Building Alliance
3 PM - Learn About the Air Quality in Enniscorthy
At 3 pm, the programme turns the spotlight on air quality, with a special session exploring why the quality of the air matters and how our energy, home-heating and vehicle choices can have a direct impact on the air that we breathe.
Hear about the findings of local research and surveys in a study undertaken by University College Cork and discover more about air quality in Enniscorthy, why it matters and the steps we can all take towards healthier indoor and outdoor environments.
Panellists
John Wenger, Prof of Chemistry, UCC
Shona Brid O’Sullivan, PhD Student in Atmospheric Chemistry, UCC
Bring Your Energy Questions to the Energy Clinic
Do you plan on improving your home energy but you don’t know where to start? Bring along your electricity bill and book a free one-to-one appointment at the Energy Clinic.
An engineer from SEEA will be available to look at your energy needs and help identify potential opportunities for savings and improved efficiency.
It’s a chance to get practical, personalised advice about your own energy use and find out where you could make changes and what measures are suitable for your own home — with no obligation.
Pre-book your 15-minute one-to-one appointment at the Energy Clinic by emailing: climateaction@wexfordcoco.ie
Bring Your Business Sustainability Questions to the LEO Energy Clinic
Wexford Local Enterprise Office are offering free one-to-one energy clinics where you can receive no obligation, impartial advice regarding their energy supports and your business. Clinics will run from 12 noon to 3pm and booking is essential. To book a Business Energy Advice Clinic please email LEO.info@wexfordcoco.ie
Meet the Experts and Exhibitors
The Expo will bring together around 30 exhibitors and organisations, giving visitors the opportunity to talk directly to people working across energy, retrofit, electric vehicles, and related services.
Organisations represented will include Wexford County Council, Wexford LEO, DoneDeal, SEAI, SEEA, HPBA and UCC alongside businesses and specialists from across the sector.
You can ask questions, explore the latest products and services, find out about grants and supports, compare options and get a clearer picture of what might work for your home, your car or your business.
Everyone who attends is eligible to enter a free draw to win a €500 energy voucher, courtesy of the Wexford County Council Climate Action Team.
Thursday 22nd October 2026
10.30 am – 4 pm
Astro Active Community Centre, Bellfield, Enniscorthy, Y21 W640
Admission is FREE; all are welcome.
Pre-registration is recommended, but walk-ins are welcome.
The event is supported with Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment “We’re taking Climate Action” DZ Demonstrator funding.
