Environmental Schemes
Seanad Éireann — 2022-02-22
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Aidan Davitt (FF), Industrial and Commercial Panel

I thank the Minister of State. The rising cost of electricity is probably the biggest concern, especially with some of the retrofit innovation. Heat pumps are probably our largest concern. They are so tied to the ESB. This is particularly the case when we cannot feed power back onto the grid. We are doing so in a very minimal way at present. That is really an issue. The sooner that link with ESB is tidied up to be able to feed power back in through the grid, it will be a massive help. The cost of power when it comes to heat pumps is probably the greatest concern I have in relation to this matter. I appreciate the Minister of State’s answer. He has been very helpful.

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Sitting date: 2022-02-22