Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 May 2022
198. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of homes in the warmer homes scheme that have achieved a building energy rating, BER, of B2 or greater for years 2019-2022, in tabular form. [23030/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme delivers free energy upgrades for eligible homeowners in low-income households who are most at risk of energy poverty. It is administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). Since the start of the scheme in 2000, over 145,000 free upgrades have been supported by the scheme. In 2021, the average cost of the energy efficiency measures provided per household had increased to €17,620. The number of homes upgraded under the Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme that have achieved a Building Energy Rating (BER) of B2 or better are set out in the Table below.
|
Warmer Homes Scheme |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 (to end April) |
|
BER B2 or better |
29 |
18 |
46 |
40 |
