Case for improved incentives based on big shortfall in delivering retrofits, district heating and heat pumps
Irish government officials have recommended a radical overhaul of retrofit grants for private households, focusing on increased support for lower-income households and older people to achieve a B2 energy rating and reduce emissions. The proposed changes include improved grant access, financing mechanisms, group retrofitting projects, and incentives for clean energy adoption, addressing Ireland's shortfall in meeting retrofit targets despite performing well compared to other EU states. The recommendations also touch on broader decarbonization strategies, including heat pumps, biomethane, district heating, and the potential use of biofuel, while acknowledging the expanding role of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland.
