Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 February 2023
63. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if an organisation (details supplied) can access funding for refurbishment and insulation grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5625/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Community Energy Grant Scheme is available to community and other organisations wishing to undertake energy upgrades as part of a community project.
The Grant scheme, managed and operated by SEAI, supports cross-sectoral and community-oriented partnership approaches that deliver energy savings to a range of building types including public, commercial and community buildings with a particular focus on using the projects to deliver home retrofits.
The Scheme provides funding for a range of improvements to existing buildings and facilities. These include the installation of insulation, heat pump systems, replacement windows/doors, solar Photo-Voltaic technology, energy-efficient flood lighting to sports facilities, and energy monitors, as well as other energy upgrades.
Under the Community Energy Grant Scheme insulation projects for non-residential buildings, including community-based organisations, can be supported under the Scheme when they are part of a suite of energy efficiency upgrade measures to retrofit a building, for example fabric upgrades or heating measures.
A record €68 million capital funding has been allocated to the Community Energy Grant Scheme for 2023.
The contact details for the Community Energy Grant scheme team are provided below. It may be helpful for the organisation to discuss the specifics of their project with the SEAI Team directly.
www.seai.ie/grants/community-grants/ or SEAI may be contacted directly on 1850 927 000 or by e-mail at bec@seai.ie.
