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June 2025 Retrofit Ready Newsletter

In this newsletter you will find:


  1. Summer retrofit is best

    • Longer daylight hours mean faster project completion

    • Warm, dry weather improves insulation, painting, and roofing quality

    • Less disruption for families—kids are off school

    • Better working conditions make it easier for contractors to schedule jobs


  2. Teaching your children how to save Energy

    • Retrofit Ready brings people together, not just materials

    • Local workshops and events explain the benefits in plain language

    • Real stories from neighbours build trust and motivation

    • It’s about improving comfort, cutting bills, and protecting the planet


  3. Climate Justice Support Workshop & Retrofit Ready

    • Retrofitting creates local jobs in green construction and energy

    • Helps vulnerable households access supports and avoid being left behind

    • Builds long-term habits like energy saving and sustainable living

    • Supports Ireland’s goal of 500,000 homes retrofitted by 2030


  4. Retrofit and Community Engagement

    • Talk to your neighbors—who’s already retrofitted?

    • Come to a Retrofit Ready info session or demo

    • Explore SEAI grants and start planning

    • Make this the summer your home—and your community—goes green!



“The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) is co-funded by the Irish Government, through the Department of Rural and Community Development, and the European Union through the European Social Fund Plus under the Employment, Inclusion, Skills and Training (EIST) Programme 2021- 2027.”

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