{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Energy Canvas with Celtic Dynamics","title":"The True Impact of Deep Energy Retrofit","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2129,"description":"High heating costs and poor energy performance in existing housing stock present a critical barrier to national decarbonisation targets.\nTransitioning these homes requires a coordinated strategic approach combining fabric upgrades, smart technology integration, and sustainable financing. This conversation explores how to navigate these technical and financial complexities to achieve comfortable, low-carbon living spaces.\nDavid McCourt, Director of Asset Management and Property Services at Cooperative Housing Ireland, joins the host to share hard-won insights from executing deep energy retrofits across large residential portfolios.\nThings We Spoke About\nDefining successful retrofits through tenant comfort and energy savings\nScaling energy upgrades with portfolio data and tenant engagement\nPrioritising fabric-first measures like insulation, windows, and doors\nLeveraging community energy grants for complex apartment block upgrades\nTransforming residential portfolios into active energy generators and stores\nGUEST DETAILS\nDavid McCourt serves as the Director of Asset Management and Property Services at Cooperative Housing Ireland. He possesses extensive expertise in building performance, energy retrofitting, and large-scale asset management within the social housing sector. His leadership drives the Improving Warmth and Wellbeing Programme, delivering deep energy retrofits to communities.\nContact David: \nWebsite: www.cooperativehousing.ie\nSocial Media: www.linkedin.com/in/davidmccourt\nMORE INFORMATION\nAbout The Energy Canvas Podcast\nThe Energy Canvas is brought to you by Celtic Dynamics, exploring the intersection of engineering innovation, sustainability, and business success in Ireland's evolving energy landscape. Each episode features conversations with industry leaders, researchers, and entrepreneurs driving real climate action and decarbonisation solutions.\nSubscribe and Connect\nTo stay updated on the latest episodes and energy sector insights, visit...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/EE1DSzgh7QouiwkZWNnr3IlhW-pODOTZWHht2GpycDI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lNDJl/ZTlhYjcyNTI5Yjkx/NTk4MGRiZTA5OTYx/NTgwZi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}