Published on Thursday31stJuly2014
€28 million SEAI funding for sports clubs nationwide – White
Making the announcement with members of Kilmacud Crokes GAA Club were Dr Brian Motherway, CEO Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, Minister Alex White and Kevin Foley, Chairman of Kilmacud Crokes GAA Club, one of the beneficiaries of a flagship partnership which began last year between Musgrave Supervalu and the GAA.
Energy & Natural Resources Minister Alex White today highlighted the enthusiasm and ambition of sports clubs when it comes to energy efficiency. 70 sports clubs are among the 83 community projects receiving €28m funding under the Better Energy scheme towards insulation, heating and lighting upgrades. GAA, soccer, rugby, golf, tennis, swimming, athletics, squash and horse racing clubs will all benefit from the funding.
The Minister said:
In 2014, the Better Energy programme will provide almost €60m for retrofitting. Sporting organisations around the country like Kilmacud Crokes are alert to the high cost of energy in their facilities whether it is the floodlights that are in use during the winter or the showers after matches and training; every euro saved through energy efficiency can be invested back into valuable services for their members and patrons. This Government continues to be committed to energy retrofitting in homes, and community and public facilities.
Read the full press release here.