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Retrofitting

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>Education Minister Norma Foley said the energy efficient retrofit pathfinder scheme is paving the way for, and informing, a much larger schools decarbonisation programme. Picture: Moya Nolan</p>

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Dept to spend €50m on retrofitting 14 schools
Buildings will be retrofitted and upgraded to a B energy rating with renewable heating to reduce their CO2 emissions by 51%
<p>The aim of course is a cosy home that doesn't cost the earth to heat. For older houses, retrofitting could eventually pay for itself in energy savings — but it will certainly involve a significant outlay to begin with. Picture: Getty Images</p>

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Cold facts and uncomfortable truths about retrofitting our homes
<p>The Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme — aimed at low-income households who are most at risk of energy poverty — has seen delays “largely driven by Covid-related issues”, Environment Minister Eamon Ryan has said. Photo: Julien Behal</p>

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Almost 7,000 homes waiting up to two years for home energy retrofitting
Elaine-Loughlin
Elaine Loughlin: Retrofit plan will go up in smoke if we can’t find people to do the work
Commercial building retrofit scheme could trigger over €200m in sustainable energy spend

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Commercial building retrofit scheme could trigger over €200m in sustainable energy spend
Solar panels on roof of house UK

economy

Budget measures expected to boost energy retrofitting spending by households
Portrait of smiling woman reading a book on couch at home in the evening
'National retrofit wave' would create thousands of jobs and billions in disposable income
As well as the 'massive' energy savings that would assist in the climate crisis, there would be €4.5bn of additional disposable income for citizens due to a fall in utility bills, according to new analysis

Mon, 26 Apr, 2021

Insulation in homes
Experts warn of odourless gas risk in home retrofitting programme
Ireland’s residential retrofitting programme should ensure ventilation is carefully considered to avoid an increase in levels of radon gas in homes, researchers have said.

Sun, 28 Feb, 2021

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Extra 1,200 homes to be part of retrofitting programme to cut carbon emissions
The allocations and targets under the Energy Efficiency Retrofitting Programme for Social Housing were unveiled by the Department of Housing

Thu, 18 Feb, 2021

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