Information Session on Community Energy Grant Funding

Online Event: Wednesday, 20th September, 2-3pm

South East Energy Agency are hosting an online session that offer a unique opportunity for organisations to learn how to cut harmful emissions and make significant energy and bottom-line savings. It aims to support organisations in the South East as we discuss funding opportunities for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. South East Energy Agency has helped commercial and community organisations to successfully secure SEAI Community Energy Grant (CEG) funding since 2012.

• What makes a successful application?
• Who is eligible for funding?
• What measures are supported?
• Examples of successful projects

Our experienced senior energy engineer Alex Hamilton will provide helpful tips and what you need to do to be successful.

This event is the first step for interested organisations to understand what it takes to apply for energy grant funding for your project and what supports are available to achieve such a project.

Register here.

Online Event: Wednesday, 20th September, 2-3pm

Agenda:
Communities Energy Grant Overview
Funding amounts
Energy Audits / Technical Reports
Evaluation Criteria
Estimated Timelines
Documentation required
Project examples
Q&A

Target groups:
Businesses, commercial entities, SMEs, AHB, Tidy Towns Groups, Co-operatives, Community Groups, Schools, Sports Clubs, Housing Associations, Public Sector bodies and other groups are urged to attend the free information webinar as the deadline for our next grant application looms.

Grants are available through SEAI, who provide up to 50% funding for community projects, not for profits, charities, housing associations. And up to 30% funding for businesses, public sector, SMEs, industrial & commercial sector.

What’s involved?
Our senior energy expert Alex will take you through the SEAI’s Communities Energy Grant application process from start to finish for organisations looking to progress their identified energy upgrade projects.

South East Energy Agency are accepting energy efficiency projects for the 2023 SEAI Community Energy Grant application and we are urging people to get in touch with us now as the October 2023 deadline for next application looms.

Register in advance for this event via this Eventbrite page. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the event.

What is SEAI’s Communities Energy Grant?
Communities Energy Grant is a national retrofit initiative managed by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). Communities Energy Grant offers a win-win grant aid solution for businesses, SMEs, parish halls, GAA clubs, hotels, farmers, charitable organisations, community groups, Tidy Towns Groups, public authorities, individuals and sports clubs to both lower their energy bills while reducing energy usage.

What is our role ?

• We provide full grant coordination service from initial energy audit, grant application management, procurement, site supervision, inspections and quality assurance checks.

• Over the past 9 years, South East Energy have assisted in the delivery of cumulative energy savings of more than €19.6 million through the (BEC) Communities Energy Grant programme.

For any further information contact Ailís or Mari at events@southeastenergy.ie or call 056 779 0856.

Register here.