Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 May 2022
182. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of homes retrofitted and the number of heat pumps installed to date as part of the National Retrofitting Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24273/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) administers a range of grant schemes to support homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of their properties. Grants of up to 50% are now available for individuals who can afford to contribute to the cost of upgrades as well as free energy efficiency retrofits for people at risk of energy poverty. A total of €267 million in capital funding has been provided this year for SEAI residential and community schemes.
The number of homes retrofitted this year to the end of April as part of the National Retrofitting programme is 5,056. SEAI is collating the information in relation to the number of heat pumps installed to date, the information will be sent to the Deputy in due course.
