Academic analysis forecasts Ireland's residential retrofit progress and identifies policy gaps (sciencedirect.com)

• Study forecasts Ireland will miss retrofit targets without additional measures.
• Identified gaps: financing, skilled labor shortage, regulation.
• Recommends stronger incentives and a more coherent policy framework.

"An academic study assesses Ireland's residential energy retrofit progress under the Climate Action Plan. It forecasts that current measures are insufficient to meet targets and identifies policy gaps in financing, workforce skills, and regulation. The study emphasizes the need for a more coherent policy framework and enhanced incentives to accelerate the retrofit rate and achieve climate goals."