Council to retrofit 20 of its houses

Sligo Co Council will receive €543,249 to retrofit 20 of its housing stock. Homes retrofitted under the Energy Efficiency Retrofitting programme will benefit householders in many ways, their homes will be warmer, easier to heat and more comfortable, it will enhance air quality in the home and for those currently using oil or gas they will see savings on energy bills.

“Since the original scheme began in 2013 over 73,500 local authority homes have undergone energy efficiency works, but this was, for the most part, wall and attic insulation works.

“This revised programme focuses on a much deeper retrofitting, ensuring that the fabric of the home is upgraded, and an energy efficient heating system is provided,” said Minister of State Frank Feighan who welcomed the funding.