Cork County Council Supports Climate Action Projects with EUR44,369.65 in Funding

Strategic Insights -

Cork County Council, with the support of the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment (DCEE), has announced the funding of two community groups under the Community Climate Action Programme. The two successful projects, selected from a total of submissions, will receive a combined total of EUR44,369.65 to support climate action initiatives in their local areas. The funding will support a solar PV installation, lighting upgrades, and heating system improvements, demonstrating the collaborative efforts of local communities, Cork County Council, and the DCEE to address climate change.

Key Takeaways:

  • Two community groups, Kilshannig Community Centre and Kanturk GAA, have been selected to receive funding for climate action projects.
  • The projects will receive a combined total of EUR44,369.65 to support the installation of solar PV, lighting upgrades, and heating system improvements.
  • The successful projects were selected as part of the Community Climate Action Programme, developed and funded by the DCEE.
  • The funding is part of a broader initiative to support local communities in shaping and building low-carbon, sustainable communities.
  • The Mayor of Cork County, Cllr Mary Linehan Foley, and Chief Executive, Moira Murrell, have welcomed the announcement, highlighting the significant impact of local communities in addressing climate change.
  • The projects demonstrate the commitment of Cork County Council and the DCEE to collaboration with local communities in achieving climate objectives.

Statistics:

  • EUR44,369.65: Total funding awarded to the two successful projects under the Community Climate Action Programme.
  • 2: Number of community groups selected for funding.
  • EUR23,369.65: Funding allocated to Kilshannig Community Centre for solar PV installation and lighting upgrades.
  • EUR21,000.00: Funding allocated to Kanturk GAA for heating system improvements.