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Ireland's Heat Study Strengthens Case Against Blanket 'Fabric First' Retrofit Rule

Ireland's SEAI National Heat Study modelled over 680 heat-demand archetypes and found that extensive renovation should not be a universal prerequisite for replacing fossil heating with heat pumps. The findings converge with earlier retrofit evidence and practitioner experience, reinforcing calls for a sequenced but flexible approach to home decarbonisation.

Sarah Mitchell

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Ireland launches EV Flex smart charging trial to cut grid costs

ESB Networks and Ohme will launch the six-month EV Flex trial in mid-August, asking drivers to keep EVs plugged in at home for smart, grid-aligned charging. Participants can earn up to €78, helping test how financial incentives shift plug-in behavior and reduce peak demand.

Sarah Mitchell Aug 14, 2026