Six Kildare schools getting upgrade this Summer - Is yours on the list?
Retrofitting programme
Six schools in Kildare are to benefit from retrofitting works this summer.
Kildare TD and Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries, and the Marine, Martin Heydon said, “I am delighted that six schools across Kildare from Kilmeade, Kilberry, Allen, Robertstown, Kilashee and Clane will benefit from state-of-the-art energy upgrades this summer.
“These works will ensure that the schools achieve a Building Energy Rating (BER) of at least B, through the installation of heat pumps, LED lighting, upgrading of the airtightness of the school and the installation of electric car chargers.
“Not only will this make these schools more energy efficient, reducing their carbon footprint and energy bills, but it will also make our schools more comfortable for the students and entire school and teaching community."
He said the projects were advancing quickly; from the appointment of design teams to reaching tender stage in just six months.
“I want to thank all schools across Kildare that engaged in this programme. There are opportunities for all schools across the country to progress their climate-proofing through the Climate Action Summer Works Programme which is open for applications until June 30,” he added.