Retrofitting report

National Retrofit Plan: ‘A lot done, more to do’

Barry Quinlan, the Assistant Secretary leading the Energy function with responsibility for Built Environment, Retrofit and Heat Policy at the…

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Modelling household decisions to adopt heat pumps

UCD energy economist Lisa Ryan outlines some of the research being undertaken to understand household attitudes to adopting heat pumps.…

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Further education and training: Driving innovation for the future of construction

As the world shifts towards a more sustainable future, it is crucial to develop the necessary skills in the Irish…

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The HSE’s retrofitting journey

Vincent Brennan, estates manager, HSE Capital and Estates’ Deep Retrofit Programme, outlines the progress being made with the programme and…

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A retrofit one-stop-shop for approved housing bodies and local authorities

Electric Ireland Superhomes is a joint venture between Tipperary Energy Agency and ESB (Electric Ireland) established in 2021. We are…

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‘Refined energy performance system’ recommended

Leading energy experts have argued that aligning energy efficiency investments to the achievement of a ‘B2’ BER standard is a…

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Mixed-technology approach to retrofitting rural homes could boost adoption rates

Catherine Hannon, Public Affairs and Sustainability Manager at Calor Ireland, explains the challenges linked to the existing ‘one size fits…

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