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Six Kilkenny childcare providers have been successful in a national awarding of grants to create a "greener, warmer" service - with grants totalling almost €400,000 for the county.
Each provider will receive between €35,000 and €75,000 to carry out work under one of two separate strands: Green Energy and Retrofit.
The Green Energy Strand supports the Climate Action Agenda and the Programme for Government, which aim to transition to a carbon neutral economy by the end of 2050 and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 51% by 2030. Under this Strand, grants are being provided to help services to increase their energy efficiency by utilising renewables, where feasible, through the installation of solar panels, heat pumps and insulation.
The Retrofit Strand is supporting existing services in need of upgrading. Eligible works include kitchen refurbishment, upgrading of sanitary facilities for children and adults, roof repairs, and the replacement and upgrading of flooring.
In total, 151 services across the country have been awarded grants under the scheme.
In Kilkenny all grants have been awarded under the Green Energy strand, and go to:
Danesfort Childcare - €60,626.47
Droichead Childcare - €75,000.00
First Impressions Montessori - €35,650.00
Kilmacow Montessori School - €73,521.09
Margaret Walsh Childcare Ltd. - €74,916.69
Tiny Tots Paradise Strand - €74,577.36
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