Donal Hickey: National retrofitting grants plan gaining momentum

The grant for a deep retrofit has been raised from 35% to 50% and to 80% for attic and cavity wall insulation

Election canvassers found many householders keen to conserve energy and keep the heat in this winter — useful information on grants for retro-fitting and upgrades here

Canvassers tell us that climate change was not at the top of the list for householders answering door bells during the general election campaign.

But they noticed most people were keeping themselves cosy indoors on cold nights — limiting door-opening time and not wanting precious heat to escape.