Cork council tenants who had home retrofits saw energy bills plummet, new figures show

One property saw annual bill fall from €6,680 to €1,230, Cork County Council survey found

The work normally involves putting in better insulation, upgrading doors and windows and installing air-to-heat pumps, which cut out the need for solid fuel use. Picture: iStock

A survey by Cork County Council has revealed how significant the savings have been for those of its tenants who have had energy efficiency upgrades. 

Nonetheless, concerns have been expressed that others will refuse such work in the future because it involves removing fireplaces and providing a heating system which does not work when the electricity is cut off.