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24/06/2016
€20m Funding Announced For Community Energy Projects
Grant funding of €20 illionm has been secured for 38 community energy projects, Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Denis Naughten, has announced.
The grant funding is being provided through the Better Energy Communities scheme operated by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland.
This year's funding will provide for energy efficiency upgrades to more than 2,600 homes and almost 300 community and commercial facilities. The total investment in energy efficiency is almost €48 million, supporting more than 700 direct and indirect jobs right across the country.
Speaking at the launch, Minister Naughten said: "I firmly believe that people will become more energy efficient not just because it helps to save the world but because it helps them to save money and makes their homes and businesses warmer, healthier and more comfortable. By supporting Community Groups in upgrading our schools, crèches, sports clubs and community halls we can demonstrate to everybody the real and practical benefits of energy efficiency. It also reduces the amount of money we spend on imported fossil fuels and instead ensures that this money supports local employment throughout the country."
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The grant funding is being provided through the Better Energy Communities scheme operated by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland.
This year's funding will provide for energy efficiency upgrades to more than 2,600 homes and almost 300 community and commercial facilities. The total investment in energy efficiency is almost €48 million, supporting more than 700 direct and indirect jobs right across the country.
Speaking at the launch, Minister Naughten said: "I firmly believe that people will become more energy efficient not just because it helps to save the world but because it helps them to save money and makes their homes and businesses warmer, healthier and more comfortable. By supporting Community Groups in upgrading our schools, crèches, sports clubs and community halls we can demonstrate to everybody the real and practical benefits of energy efficiency. It also reduces the amount of money we spend on imported fossil fuels and instead ensures that this money supports local employment throughout the country."
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