Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 January 2010
289 Deputy Ulick Burke asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the details of the new grant scheme to improve energy compliance for old houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2384/10]
View answerThe new National Energy Efficiency Retrofit Programme administered by Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) which was announced in Budget 2010 has the objective of radically improving the energy efficiency of both domestic and non-domestic building stock nationwide, with a particular emphasis on low-income households. The detailed design of the new programme will be finalised and subject to public consultation in the coming months.
In the interim, both the Home Energy Saving Scheme and the Warmer Homes Scheme, which are also administered by SEI, continue to provide support for the retrofitting of older privately owned homes across the country. 2009 was a very positive year for both schemes and the new programme will build upon and integrate their respective successes.
