Retrofitting Cork's housing stock would solve fuel poverty - but cost €3.8bn over 10 years

Retrofitting Cork's housing stock for energy efficiency could create thousands of jobs and lift many people out of 'fuel poverty'.  Picture: File Picture

Fuel poverty, which is described as spending at least 10% of a household income on keeping a home warm, has traditionally been tackled by providing fossil fuel supports to families. 

Despite the attempts to tackle it, fuel poverty has become worse as health deteriorates through repeated problems in homes such as damp and cold draughts.