New wave of ambition is needed in tackling energy poverty – Bruton Retrofitting and upgrades to home heating must also be targeted at the private rental sector and low-income households
3rd February 2021 - Richard Bruton TD
A new wave of ambition is needed in tackling energy poverty, according to the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party Chair, Richard Bruton TD.
Deputy Bruton said “Retrofitting and upgrades to home heating must be targeted at the private rental sector and an area-based model must be rolled out if we are to see further improvements for low income families.
“The Government has made great strides in reducing energy poverty but we are not there yet. While energy poverty has halved over the last 3 years, and that is good progress, now is the time to be more ambitious.