Patrick Atkinson, CEO of Chadwicks, warns that the Government's retrofitting programme may fail without significant changes to boost homeowner participation. He urges for easier access to SEAI grants to prevent the State from incurring substantial EU fines related to climate targets. Atkinson advocates for increased flexibility in grants, suggesting the inclusion of hybrid heat-pump technology and the ability for householders to perform simpler tasks to qualify for funding, which could enhance overall engagement and effectiveness in retrofitting initiatives.
CEO Patrick Atkinson emphasizes the urgency for the Government to facilitate easier access to SEAI grants, highlighting the imminent risk of significant EU climate-target fines if homeowner participation does not improve.
Atkinson calls for greater flexibility in grant coverage, suggesting the inclusion of hybrid heat-pump technology and allowing householders to self-complete simpler work to enhance retrofitting efforts.
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