The money will go towards improvements in homes, community buildings, local authority premises and sports facilities throughout Ireland.
One of the successful applicants, the Dublin Simon Community will receive grant aid towards energy upgrades to a number of their apartments, a training and support centre, along with the purchase of five electric vehicles for the outreach team who work to reduce homelessness.
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Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Pat Rabbitte T.D. said: "This year the Better Energy programme will provide almost €60m for retrofitting, more than in 2013. Organisations around the country like the Dublin Simon Community are alert to the high cost of energy in their facilities and that every euro saved can be diverted back into valuable services for the community. The announcement signals this Government’s continued commitment to energy retrofitting."
Dr Brian Motherway, CEO, Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland said: "Energy retrofitting is really important for Ireland reducing expensive imports of fossil fuel and providing much needed employment. Community projects involve people and organisations working together, having a real effect on people’s lives, with the benefits staying locally."
