Retrofit of Cork council houses will see tenants save thousands on heating

All the council houses that will get new doors, windows, insulation and new heating systems which will drastically cut down on the fuel bills its tenants will pay. File picture: iStock

Cork County Council is planning to undergo energy efficiency retrofits on its housing stock in 2026 and 2027, which may see massive savings for council tenants on their heating bills. 

Figures provided by the council show that two previously retrofitted properties recorded an annual drop in fuel consumption from €3,440 to €771.60 and €3,740 to €1,311.60.