Athy store embraces sustainability with grant
David O’Brien, John Noonan and Ania Noonan
AN ATHY shop has been selected as recipient for a Gala Greener Grant, an initiative aimed at supporting retailers in their transition to sustainable technologies.
Noonan’s Gala has been selected as a recipient of a Gala Greener Grant.
As part of Gala Retail’s commitment to sustainability, Gala Greener Grants offer financial support to Gala retailers seeking to reduce their energy usage by adopting sustainable technologies, such as waste heat recovery systems, solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, and electric vehicle (EV) charging points.
The initiative is part of a €500,000 sustainability fund, which will be distributed to Gala retailers across Ireland by 2030.
With the support of this grant, Noonan’s Gala has introduced a new refrigeration system and air conditioning unit, helping to reduce energy usage and contribute to a greener future for the local community.
Gary Desmond, CEO of Gala Retail, added: “Through the Gala Greener Grants scheme, we aim to support our retailers as they invest in the future and contribute to a greener, more sustainable Ireland. Noonan’s Gala is leading the way, and we are excited to see the positive impact that this will make on the store.”
The new refrigeration system and air conditioning unit are projected to save the store 1,920 kWh of energy annually, reducing CO2 emissions by 480 tonnes per year, which is the equivalent of over 32 trees needed to offset the same amount of CO2, showcasing the tangible benefits of adopting sustainable practices in convenience retail.
