Retrofit plan: Government targets 500k homes for upgrade

The new National Home Energy Upgrade Scheme provides a grant of 50% of the cost of a typical deep retrofit to a B2 energy rating. Picture: Denis Minihane

The Government has described its new retrofitting scheme as a "game-changer" for householders trying to reduce energy costs but the opposition has insisted the plan will not deliver for those on low incomes.

The new National Home Energy Upgrade Scheme provides a grant of 50% of the cost of a typical deep retrofit to a B2 energy rating — up from 30%-35%.