Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 February 2022
218. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the breakdown of successful better energy warmer home applicants by local authority in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8065/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme delivers free energy upgrades for eligible homeowners in low income households who are most at risk of energy poverty. It is administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). Since the start of the scheme in 2000, over 143,000 free upgrades have been supported by the scheme. In 2021, the average cost of the energy efficiency measures provided per household had increased significantly to €17,100.
A budget allocation of €109 million has been provided for this scheme this year. This will support an increase in the number of free home upgrades, from an average of 177 per month in 2021 to 400 per month this year, helping to reduce waiting times.
SEAI does not maintain data on successful applicants by Local Authority area in Dublin. However, the following table contains information on homes completed in Dublin under the Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme in the past five years:
|
2017 |
2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
|
1,598 |
831 |
651 |
504 |
693 |
