Issue 62
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Energy & Environment
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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Energy & Environment
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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Winning the hearts and minds of residents
Winning the support of residents in retrofitting transitions means that landlords and property developers must understand that a zero carbon…
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Energy & Environment
Grant supporting skills development with diversification of training courses
Renowned for its innovative range of heating technologies, leading manufacturer Grant continues to support the journey towards sustainable home heating…
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CAP24: Retrofitting targets remain unchanged
In the latest Climate Action Plan update (CAP24), the Government has retained its targets on retrofitting. Overall, the plan claims…
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Infrastructure for Good: Retrofitting for sustainable buildings
Met Éireann declared 2023 as the country’s warmest year on record by a large margin. The year saw unprecedented temperatures,…
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