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Twenty-eight schools to undergo major retrofit works this summer
TWENTY-EIGHT SCHOOLS are to undergo 'major energy and decarbonisation retrofit works' this summer, the Minister for Education Helen McEntee has announced.
The work will be funded by an investment of around €86 million in the department's REPowerEU Pathfinder scheme.
The 28 schools are all in counties Kildare, Meath, Offaly, Wicklow, and Wexford. The majority of schools receiving the retrofit works this summer are national schools.
The commitment by government is a 'major step forward' in the department's efforts to enhance energy efficiency of schools and advance Ireland's climate action targets.
The 28 schools will have heat pumps, LED lighting and mechanical heat recovery ventilation installed to achieve a Building Energy Rating (BER) of 'at least B'. BER is measured on a scale of A to G. A-rated homes typically have the lowest energy bills.
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'The fabric and airtightness of the schools will also be upgraded and electric car chargers will be installed,' a statement from the department said.
Of the schools, 24 will be supported with associated electrical upgrade by the ESB to accommodate the new decarbonised heat pump systems.
Education Minister Helen McEntee said that today's announcement its a 'hugely positive development' for the schools, as well as a 'clear sign' of her department's commitment to making progress on national climate goals and delivering climate-conscious school environments.
She commended the speed at which the project has been delivered.
'The department will continue to work closely with the schools, project teams, contractors, and all stakeholders to ensure smooth and timely delivery of the retrofit works over the coming months,' she said.
The full list of schools who are set to undergo work this summer:
Killashee National School – Kildare
Allen NS – Kildare
Robertstown National School – Kildare
Scoil Naisiunta Bhride – Kildare
Kilberry National School – Kildare
SN Ide Naofa – Kildare
Gilson National School (Oldcastle mixed) – Meath
Colaiste Pobail Rath Cairn – Meath
Scoil Ui Ghramhnaigh – Meath
S N NAOMH PADRAIG Slane – Meath
Scoil Naomh Bride – Meath
GEASHILL NS – Offaly
The Sacred Heart – Offaly
Mercy Primary – Offaly
Shinrone Mixed NS – Offaly
Scoil Bhride – Offaly
St Cynocs – Offaly
Edenderry Boys National School (St Patricks) – Offaly
S N NMH Seosaimh – Wexford
SN Mhuire (Danecastle NS) – Wexford
St Kevins NS (S N CHAOMHAIN TORRCHOILL, Tarahill) – Wexford
Scoil Nicolais Naofa – Wicklow
Scoil Chonglais – Wicklow
S N MUIRE IS GEARARD – Wicklow
Bray School Project – Wicklow
Kilcommon NS – Wicklow
Carnew NS – Wicklow
St Patricks National School – Wicklow
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