Stimulating Investment in Retrofit

Dr Stjohn O’ConnorEnergy Efficiency & Affordability Division

Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Ireland

Its hard work!

Existing Policy Measure Mix

National Energy Services

Framework

Energy Efficiency Fund

Exemplars /Technical

Support

Non-residential Residential

BE HomesBE Warmer Homes

BE CommunitiesBE Areas

ObligationsHRIBEFI

Policy Drivers

• National Energy Efficiency Action Plan• Energy Efficiency Directive• Energy Performance of Buildings Directive• 2030 Climate and Energy Framework

Long Term Renovation Strategy

• Requirement under the EED• Data, data, data• Marry the data to the opportunity in order to

create the right framework (EEF, NESF, Supports, Better Energy)

• Attract the finance (BEF, EEF) – more challenging than anticipated, but progress is being made.

Affordable Energy Strategy

• Existing strategy runs to end-2014• Time for a reboot• Consultation starts on 4 November

• What worked (and what didn’t)?• What new measures should we

introduce?• New strategy in 2015

Green Paper • Written consultation period ran from May 12 to

31 July 2014• Over 1,500 submissions received• Priority 1 focuses on citizen engagement and the

protection of vulnerable consumers • Huge response to Priority 1 questions

Priority Name Dates1 Empowering Energy Citizens November 4th

2 Markets, Regulation & Prices November 17th

3 Planning and Implementing Essential Energy Infrastructure

October 21st

4 Ensuring a balanced and secure energy mix November 11th

5 Putting the Energy System on a Sustainable Pathway

December 2nd

6 Driving Economic Opportunity December 1st

Green Paper Seminars

Follow up welcome @

t: +353-1-678 2077e: stjohn.oconnor@dcenr.gov.ie