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New energy jobs in Dundee
05/11/2009
A project which will create new jobs and help companies cut emissions was welcomed by Enterprise Minister Jim Mather.
Mr Mather attended an event to mark ProCenseo opening for business in Dundee.
ProCenseo has developed new and highly innovative software for calculating energy use in commercial buildings. The Space Manager software enables energy assessors to be much more accurate and productive when producing an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).
The project, which will initially create 27 new jobs, is being supported by a 220,000 pounds Regional Selective Assistance grant from the Scottish Government.
Mr Mather said:
"I warmly welcome the development of ProCenseo's new software, which will help companies save energy, cut emissions, increase their competitiveness and profitability.
"The project is particularly exciting as it will help create 27 welcome new jobs for the Dundee economy, supported by the Scottish Government's Regional Selective Assistance scheme. The company's decision to locate this project in Dundee underlines the city workforce's reputation for excellence.
"This is exactly the kind of project we need as the Scottish Government works to support employment and position Scotland's economy for recovery."
Steve Harrison, Managing Director of ProCenseo, said:
"Having qualified for Regional Selective Assistance, ProCenseo has already started to grow a dedicated team of experienced staff. And access to such experienced personnel was a major contributor to the decision to locate here in Dundee.
"Our Space Manager product has been extremely well received by the industry. It raises the level of the bar in terms of speed, accuracy, improving energy efficiency and providing businesses with a range of energy options to improve the bottom line. This is not simply a business issue, it also has an environmental dimension since 40 per cent of carbon dioxide emissions come from energy used to heat, light and run our buildings."
Regional Selective Assistance is Scotland's main national scheme of financial assistance to industry. It is aimed at encouraging investment and job creation in the Assisted Areas (AAs) of Scotland. Payments of RSA are made in instalments, typically over several years, provided that job and project expenditure targets are met. The £220,000 awarded to ProCenseo represents the maximum grant potentially available if the project is satisfactorily completed.