Ireland Faces Energy Crossroads: Decarbonization Urged as Prices Surge Ireland is grappling with a renewed energy crisis, triggered by escalating global oil prices and geopolitical instability. The situation is intensifying calls for a rapid transition away from fossil fuels and towards a more sustainable, domestically-sourced energy future. Experts warn that continued reliance on imported energy … Read more
Ireland’s Energy Transition: Beyond Retrofit, Towards Systemic Change A staggering 83% of Irish homes are rated C or lower on the energy performance certificate (EPC) scale. While the national focus has been heavily weighted towards deep retrofitting as the primary solution, a growing chorus of experts and recent data suggest this path, while vital, is … Read more
Ireland’s Retrofit Challenge: Rising Costs and Missed Targets Threaten Climate Goals A confluence of factors – escalating material prices, labor shortages, and sluggish homeowner uptake – is jeopardizing Ireland’s ambitious plans to retrofit its housing stock and meet crucial renewable energy targets. New data reveals that the financial burden of deep retrofits is increasingly comparable … Read more