Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 June 2022
211. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of retrofitting applications the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland have received to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29237/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe National Retrofit Plan sets out the Government's approach to achieving the Climate Action Plan targets of upgrading the equivalent of 500,000 homes to a Building Energy Rating (BER) of B2/cost optimal level and installing 400,000 heat pumps to replace older, less efficient heating systems by 2030. The Plan is designed to address barriers to retrofit across four key areas: driving demand and activity; financing and funding; supply chain, skills and standards; and governance. In line with commitments in the Plan, the Government earlier this year in February approved a package of significantly enhanced supports to make it easier and more affordable for homeowners to undertake home energy upgrades. Since the announcement in February, all SEAI’s grant schemes have seen increased interest with the application rate nearly double the rate of last year. This now stands at nearly 18,300 grant applications across the Better Energy Homes Scheme; Warmer Homes Scheme; and the Solar PV Scheme.
