Retrofit Taskforce

The overarching objective of the Taskforce is to oversee the design and development of a new national retrofit delivery model/programme that will deliver 500,000 retrofits to BER B2/cost optimal or carbon equivalent and 400,000 heat pump installations by 2030.

In doing so, the Taskforce will:

1. Provide strategic leadership in the design, development and implementation of the new integrated retrofit delivery system

2. Provide effective oversight for the programme sub-groups

3. Consider the experience of other jurisdictions in determining best practice for retrofit financing and delivery

4. Ensure the delivery of relevant Climate Action Plan targets through the identification of appropriate resolution pathways for barriers and constraints

5. Provide updates as required to the Climate Action Plan Delivery Board

6. Identify measures to be implemented in 2020 that will commence the move to an aggregated, area based approach

7. Identify and make recommendations to government on relevant matters including:

• the appropriate entity to oversee the roll-out of the new model at the local level
• the optimal model(s) for the delivery of retrofits in Ireland
• the best way to transition from the multiple support schemes across different departments and agencies to the new model
• the best approaches to financing and funding the retrofit programme (including access to affordable finance when a property is transferred and sold as well as easy pay-back methods)
• the best approaches to supporting people on lower incomes to participate in the programme
• the approach to monitoring and evaluating the new integrated delivery system and financing system

The Taskforce is chaired by the Secretary General of the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC) and is comprised of key stakeholders including senior representatives from:

• Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
• Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection
• Department of Public Expenditure and Reform
• Department of Education and Skills
• Department of Finance
• SEAI
• County and City Managers Association
• National Treasury Management Agency

Subgroups to the Taskforce will include wider representation and will examine delivery, financing and other topics as required.