Laois County Council to oversee €26 million in retrofitting projects for midland counties
Laois County Council signed a three-year €26.22 million agreement with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) for energy retrofit projects in Laois, Offaly, Longford. Westmeath and Roscommon.
AS the lead authority for the Midlands Energy Agency, Laois County Council has signed a three-year €26.22 million agreement with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) for energy retrofit projects in Laois, Offaly, Longford. Westmeath and Roscommon.
The funds will be used to deliver a programme of large-scale deep energy retrofit projects in local authority buildings in the Midlands.
Under the agreement, SEAI will provide 50% funding for both capital works and technical consultancy services, enabling delivery of ambitious retrofit projects at scale.
The funding programme will support up to 14 large scale projects and 22 design-and-build retrofit projects. Together, it is envisaged that, these initiatives will dramatically reduce energy demand in public and community buildings, directly supporting the local authorities in achieving 2030 target of a 51% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and the 2050 target of net zero emissions.
Chief Executive of Laois County Council Michael Rainey said: “By signing this Pathfinder Funding Agreement with SEAI, Laois County Council has underlined its leadership role within the Midlands Energy Agency. The Service Level Agreements signed by our partner local authorities are a strong statement of intent, showing the collective commitment of the Midlands to deliver at scale and to play our full part in meeting Ireland’s climate targets.”
The Pathfinder programme represents one of the most significant regional investments in energy efficiency to date, underlining the Midlands’ leadership in Ireland’s transition to a sustainable, low-carbon future.
