Ireland
Coordinated by: EcoVision
- Energy Communities Tipperary Cooperative
Ireland
Coordinated by: EcoVision - Energy Communities Tipperary Cooperative
Description:
In Ireland, EcoVision - the Energy Communities Tipperary Cooperative operates mainly in low-density rural and small-town contexts where single-family homes dominate the housing stock. A national grant system, administered by a single semi-governmental body, supports both deep retrofits and single-measure upgrades, with additional funding available for vulnerable households.
Peat burning remains deeply ingrained in local culture and heritage. Therefore, renovating homes and transitioning to heat pumps can generate substantial ecological benefits. Existing technical assessment tools and training workshops will be used to test and validate the three RenoVisor tools and to identify requirements for their broader application.
Objective:
By integrating RenoVisor outputs into its advisory services, EcoVision aims to increase clarity around renovation options and financial planning, helping to remove common barriers to deep retrofits. Currently, EcoVision relies on technical assessments and costing spreadsheets to support homeowners, and aims to use RenoVisor results to scale up its activities by reducing the effort required per customer and reaching a larger number of households.
Engagement plans:
EcoVision plans to engage homeowners through community events, open evenings, local press, and social media. The organisation expects at least 900 participants per year to use the tools. Engagement activities will be organised through programmes such as the Sustainable Energy Communities Activation Programme, the Engage in Energy Programme, which addresses child poverty by reducing energy vulnerability, and the Sustainable Tipp networking event.
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.