Climate Action

Laois County Council is proud to announce the launch of its new energy awareness campaign, “Positive Energy,” aimed at encouraging its internal staff to embrace sustainable practices and build on the council’s remarkable achievements in energy efficiency.

Portlaoise Low Carbon Town is working to build a greener, sustainable future our county town. This initiative will result in less traffic and congestion, reduced emissions, more bike-friendly roads and green spaces, and revitalized buildings in our town centre. Together, we can create a healthier and greener place to live for generations to come.

L‌aois County Council is proud to support local events & festivals to reduce their environmental impact through the Green Your Festival initiative.

A Sustainable Energy Community (SEC) is a collective of individuals and organizations working together to create a sustainable energy system that benefits their community.

The Community Climate Action Fund is a new fund to support small and large, rural and urban communities to take climate action at a local level. In conjunction with the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, Laois County Council will support communities to take climate action.

The Laois Climate Action Plan sets out the responsibilities of Laois County Council in meeting its own climate targets and ambitions and the broader role it plays across the County.

The Laois Federation of Tidy Towns is an organisation committed to the preservation and enhancement of our local environment. Established in 1998, the Federation currently comprises 38 dedicated community groups across the county.

Green-Schools is Ireland's leading environmental education and award programme, working with primary and secondary schools across the country.