Peter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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816. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if there is a grant (details supplied) available from his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8817/20]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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My Department does not currently provide a support for the type of works indicated. However, there is a range of energy efficiency and renewable energy supports available to businesses via the SEAI including: - The SEAI Energy Academyis a new online resource that gives businesses free access to high quality energy training. The SEAI provides information and advisory services to businesses includingbriefings, workshops, workplace resources, access to energy auditing services and case studies of best practice. The organisations in SEAI’s Large Industry Energy Network , that account for over 20% of Ireland’s energy use, work together to improve energy performance and share experiences. Project Assistance Grants are provided to businesses with large energy expenditure to help fund the development of feasibly studies and business cases for energy performance improvements. Accelerated Capital Allowances allow businesses to reduce their taxable profits by the full level of expenditure on energy efficient equipment in the year the investment is made.

Funding is provided to businesses that undertake design, construction and commissioning projects that use the Excellence in Energy Efficient Design (EXEED)certification process. The Support Scheme for Renewable Heatfinancially supports businesses in the adoption of renewable energy for heat including heat pumps and heating systems that use biomass or biogas. The Better Energy Communities Schemefunds community based partnerships (which can include homes, community facilities and businesses) to improve the energy efficiency of their buildings. Further information on these supports is available at