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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, February 09, 2026

QUESTION NO. 8

QUESTION: Councillor D. Donnelly

To ask the Chief Executive on average what is the current savings on energy retrofitting compared to insulating and door/window upgrades on a 3 bed house with gas or oil heating?

REPLY:

The Energy Efficiency Retrofit Programme (EERP) is committed to delivering homes that are warmer, more energy-efficient, and more cost-effective to maintain. By implementing high-specification retrofit works, the programme optimises the energy performance of our housing stock and significantly reduces heating demand. These upgrades ensure tenants enjoy consistent access to hot water and increased thermal comfort, directly enhancing their overall quality of life. Furthermore, the transition to cleaner energy sources fosters a more sustainable community by lowering collective CO2 emissions.

Actual financial savings achieved in retrofitted homes vary depending on individual household energy usage and are not monitored by the council.

Based on Building Energy Ratings (BER) achieved by homes completed under the programme, properties reaching a rating of B2 or higher demonstrated an average reduction in energy consumption of approximately 70%.

Continued investment in retrofitting our housing stock ensures that we provide high-quality, sustainable homes for the future.