Rising number of energy-efficient homes may fuel 'green mortgage' market

The CSO figures found the highest proportions of A rated dwellings were in Kildare at 26%, Meath at 24%, and Dublin County at 23%, in the quarter ending in June, while the lowest were in Leitrim and Cork City

Electricity was the main space heating fuel for 91% of audited dwellings constructed between 2020-2024.

The so-called ‘green mortgage’ market may increase following a rise in the annual number of energy rating audits carried out on homes, Central Statistics Office (CSO) figures suggested.

The CSO said the number of audits reported in the last three months was 9% higher when compared with April to June in 2023.