On a daily basis, news outlets are announcing increased charges from various energy suppliers and the pinch our pockets will feel - this winter in particular.
Rising business costs will ultimately have a knock-on effect for consumers. But above this, and an issue that tends to dip in and out of our news notifications is climate change - rising temperatures, catastrophic floods and extreme lake and river droughts.
Globally, we are at a key point in time to address emissions and in Ireland we need to play our part more than ever. The programme for Government is committed to achieving a 51% reduction in overall greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, setting us on a path to reach net zero emissions by no later than 2050.
With Government capital incentives and various grant supports coming into play, alongside the significant cost increases from traditional energy sources, there has never been a more appropriate time to transition to renewables and invest in energy improvements; saving the environment and reducing costs.
Capitalflow has recently come to the market with €200 million in finance to support partners in the Irish market. This includes suppliers of key products to support energy efficiency improvements for SMEs and farmers.
In Association with
Recently, Capitalflow announced a new Green Business Loan product, working in conjunction with the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland.
Ronan Horgan, CEO of Capitalflow, said: “We’re delighted to be partnering with the SBCI once again in supporting the Energy Efficiency Loans Scheme and the move towards Green Finance. By investing now, helped by the Energy Efficiency Loan Scheme, businesses can help the environment and reduce their costs in the medium to long term.”
This finance is available directly to customers at Capitalflow.ie and through its nationwide network of brokers and renewable energy partners. Typical assets financed include a wide range of products such as solar panels, biomass systems, refrigeration, lighting systems and more.
Stephen Byrne, Head of Distribution at Capitalflow, commented, “Capitalflow has seen significant demand from SMEs to augment their energy supply with commercial solar, and to replace plant with alternative renewable heat sources. Now is the time for SMEs to review their energy costs and initiate a journey towards more efficient energy usage and reduced carbon emissions. Which is good for the environment and good for your costs.”
“Replacing an increasing carbon energy cost with alternative energy-efficient products that can be financed at a fixed rate removes energy cost uncertainty and cost / supply anxiety over the longer term.”
Capitalflow has developed its customer base by offering quick decisions and turnaround in funding applications, combined with a strong customer focus.
For more information on Capitalflow Partner Finance and Green Business Loans, contact us: Stephen Byrne: sbyrne@capitalflow.ie (01) 563 2400 www.capitalflow.ie
