Ireland is investing almost €27 million in community-based energy projects that promote climate action, including small-scale solar installations across the country. In an earlier phase of the program, a total of EUR 24 million was allocated to 650 community projects.
Community-based climate action programs in Ireland will share an investment package of almost €27 million from the state’s Climate Action Fund (CAF).
The CAF funding is being awarded as part of the Community Climate Action Program which supports projects that encourage climate action through education, engagement and capacity building at the local level. In an earlier phase of the programme, a total of €24 million was allocated to 650 community initiatives for climate action.
Ireland’s Minister for Climate, Energy and Environment, Darragh O’Brien, said the first phase of the program was very successful in promoting climate action in communities.
“Through the Community Climate Action Program (CCAP), people in towns and cities across the country have already come together to drive real change – from installing solar panels on community centers to creating shared cycling schemes, restoring local biodiversity and reducing energy consumption in public buildings. With the launch of the new phase of CCAP, local authorities can continue to empower community groups to take practical steps that build vibrant, low-carbon and resilient communities for generations to come,” he said.
To qualify for some of the funding from this second phase of the programme, community projects must address five themes: community energy, travel, food and waste, shopping and recycling, and local climate and environmental action.
The financing is managed by local authorities. A list showing the breakdown of funding allocated to each local authority is available on the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment’s website.
Be able to find community groups and project leaders details and sources according to the schedule on the website.
In addition to the Community Climate Action Programme, the CAF also funds the Schools for Photovoltaic Programme, which was introduced in 2023 to provide schools across the country with funding for the installation of rooftop solar panels with a capacity of approximately 6 kW.
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