Liquid Gas Ireland (LGI) has welcomed the opportunity to respond to the Department of Energy, Climate and the Environment's consultation on the revised redesign of Ireland's Energy Efficiency Obligation Scheme. The purpose of the consultation is to seek views from interested parties on proposals concerning the allocation of the increased target and on amendments to the EEOS that will help Ireland meet its Article 8 obligations. These changes are to be implemented from the start of 2026.
While welcoming the ambition to improve energy efficiency, LGI warns that a narrow focus on heat pump solutions risks excluding many households due to high costs and practical barriers. Rural homes tend to be older and harder to retrofit, making deep energy upgrades unaffordable for many. Instead, LGI advocates for a technology-neutral approach that includes a broader mix of solutions—such as LPG, BioLPG, and hybrid systems—that can deliver meaningful carbon and cost savings at lower investment levels.
To ensure a 'Just Transition', LGI is calling for policies that reflect the diversity of Ireland’s housing stock and energy needs—recognising that no one solution will work for every home.
You can read the full LGI response to the Revised EEOS here (opens in new tab).
