Irish Energy Poverty Observatory — Policy Simulation
Census 2022 · SEAI BER · 18,919 SAs Give feedback
⬤  Baseline — Current IREPO Score

IREPO Score

Very Low0.00–0.20
Low0.20–0.35
Moderate0.35–0.50
High0.50–0.65
Very High0.65+
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◈  Simulation — Policy Scenario
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Target Government Areas
EPI Policy Levers
Each slider = % of at-risk households reached by the policy. E.g. "Heating 40%" means 40% of homes without central heating receive one. Effect on IREPO = reduction × indicator weight × 0.5 (EPI's share of composite). EPI weights shown in brackets. Max values reflect realistic policy ceilings.
🔥 Heating Upgrade Programme
% of unheated homes receiving central heating  (w: 25%)
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🪨 Solid Fuel Phase-Out
% of solid fuel homes switching to cleaner heat  (w: 20%)
0%
🛢️ Oil Heating Transition
% of oil homes switching to heat pump / gas  (w: 10%)
0%
☀️ Renewable Energy Rollout
% of homes receiving on-site renewable generation  (w: 10%)
0%
🏠 Social Housing Retrofit
% reduction in LA renting risk exposure  (w: 10%)
0%
💼 Employment Programme
% reduction in unemployment rate  (w: 5%)
0%
BER Building Performance Scenario
% of assessed dwellings receiving a BER upgrade (shifting their rating upward). Because BER accounts for 50% of the composite IREPO score, this lever has the largest single impact — which correctly reflects the methodology. The EPI levers combined cover the other 50%. Max 80% reflects SEAI Warmer Homes programme ambition ceiling.
National Retrofit Ambition
% of dwellings receiving BER upgrade  (composite weight: 50%)
0%