Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 July 2020
96. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if an audit has been carried out on publicly owned buildings regarding their energy rating and their potential need for retrofitting; if an estimated cost has been calculated for the publicly owned buildings which need to be retrofitted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18184/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Climate Action Plan set out that all public buildings should reach a Building Energy Rating (BER) level of B by 2030. A study, funded by the European Commission's Structure Reform Support Service, is currently underway to inform the policies and measures that will be necessary to achieve this target. This study is examining how best to implement a comprehensive building retrofit programme for public sector buildings in Ireland.
As part of this study, data is being gathering on the public sector building stock and an assessment will be made of the total level of investment likely to be required to achieve the 2030 target. A total of €750 million is currently allocated in the National Development Plan for energy efficiency in public buildings.
The study is expected to be completed by the end of this year, at which point there will be a more detailed understanding of the likely cost of retrofitting the public building stock.
