Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 13 June 2023

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action

Decarbonisation of the Heat Sector: Discussion

Photo of Christopher O'SullivanChristopher O'Sullivan (Cork South West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

That answers the question perfectly. Again, I will use the home heat pump as a comparison. It is what we have discussed more in the committee so we are more aware of it. A criticism, and maybe a deterrent to people taking up heat pumps, is the belief they will not get the same level of heat they are accustomed to from a kerosene oil boiler, for example. It is more a stable, steady heat. I imagine it is fantastic when you get used to it and have a well-insulated house. Is getting to that heat level an issue eHeat Ireland is confronted with in relation to heat pumps in industry and processing or is that not an issue with the types of heat pumps used in industry?

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