Households' response to storms leading to 'worse environmental outcomes'

Examining the steps taken following extreme weather events such as Storm Éowyn, the report suggests that transformation of Ireland’s energy system is 'fragmented', creating increased costs and reducing public support. File Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

“Understandable” steps taken by individual households to improve their resilience to extreme weather such as Storm Éowyn are leading to “worse environmental outcomes and inefficient solutions”, a report has found.

The National Economic and Social Council (Nesc) said new solutions are required to better manage the situation when storms knock out power to homes.