Kildare County Council launches new campaign to help businesses go green, save time, money and energy

€10,000 funding available under the Energy Efficiency Grant

Kildare County Council has launched a new campaign to help small businesses take those first steps in becoming more sustainable, while also showing them how to access grant funding and make long term cost savings.

The “Going Green, It’s All in A Day’s Work” campaign will show how easy it is for a business to make small changes that can make a significant impact.  There are two specific supports available to all small businesses (up to 50 employees) in any sector that can set them on their green journey, the Green for Business efficiency assessment and the Energy Efficiency Grant. 

Businesses are encouraged to take two minutes to register on www.AllInADaysWork.ie/Green and their Local Enterprise Office will take it from there. 

Jacqui McNabb, Head of Enterprise, Tourism and Economic Development, Kildare County Council said: – “For small businesses in any sector it has never been easier to begin that green journey.  We commit to working with and assisting these businesses in their application and we will work with them to find the best times to carry out the free Green for Business assessment.  We would endeavor to take up as little time of theirs as possible. 

“Once in a position to apply for the Energy Efficiency Grant, up to the value of €10,000, we will bring them through the whole process.  We have the expertise, the time and the supports to help them go green and become more sustainable.,.  The best thing about implementing these changes is that they will improve their business and help in saving time, money and energy, which is crucial for businesses in this current climate.”

The free Green for Business assessment involves a sustainability consultant who will compile a comprehensive report for the business which they can then work with their Local Enterprise Office to implement.  The changes will often see the business reduce energy outputs and close production loopholes to help save time and money.

The Energy Efficiency Grant, which was recently announced by Minister Peter Burke, enables businesses who have availed of the Green for Business assessment or an Energy Audit with SEAI to apply for up to €10,000 of funding to implement the outlined changes. 

Any small business is being encouraged to reach out to their Local Enterprise Office to start the process or take 2 minutes on www.AllInADaysWork.ie/Green to complete the application form.