Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 July 2023
111. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the total number of retrofits completed to a post retrofit standard of B2 or higher as part of the warmer homes scheme in 2022, in Q1 2023 and in Q2 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36709/23]
View answerThe Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme delivers free energy upgrades for eligible homeowners in low-income households who are most at risk of energy poverty. The scheme is administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI).
Since February 2022 homes rated E, F or G are prioritised for works. Through the delivery model of this programme, SEAI determines suitable works which can be completed, through a survey of the home, in line with the scheme Guidelines. The works recommended are based on the suite of measures available through the scheme. The average value of upgrades provided under the scheme in the first half of 2023 was in excess of €24,000. The scheme does not target an end point BER.
The National Retrofit Plan included a commitment to carry out a pilot to upgrade more homes under the scheme to a B2 standard. This pilot is gathering evidence to inform the appropriate process and approach to increase the number of B2 upgrades and heat pumps installations delivered under this scheme.
The table below sets out the number of upgrades to B2 completed under the scheme in 2022 and in the first half of 2023.
|
Warmer Homes Scheme (including Warmth & Wellbeing) |
2022 |
H1 2023 |
|
Number of upgrades total |
4,438 |
2,346 |
|
- Number of upgrades to B2 |
159 |
134 |
