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What is Hero EU
HERO tackles Ireland’s retrofit gap by enabling local contractors to deliver high-quality home energy upgrades in partnership with REIL One Stop Shop (OSS).
By expanding capacity, building trust, and simplifying access to finance, HERO is designed to make deep retrofits more accessible, scalable, and impactful.
OUR GOALS
HERO Mission
HERO aims to triple Ireland’s annual deep retrofit rate, from 1,336 to 4,500 homes per year within five years.
To achieve this, HERO will deliver:
Accredited Partners
Build a scalable OSS model delivered by accredited HERO partners operating under the REIL OSS brand.
Network Expansion
Expand the network of retrofit contractors from 20 to 80 to significantly boost nationwide capacity.
A Hero Model
Develop a replicable model for European Member States, including Romania, Moldova, and Hungary.
KEY DELIVERABLES
Impact by 5 Years Beyond the Project
12,330 homes renovated
€778 million triggered in building energy retrofit investments
295 GWh/year in primary energy savings
247 GWh/year in final energy savings
58,644 tCO₂-eq/year reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
Creation of an estimated 3,890 full-time equivalent jobs
Trusted Local Financing Through Credit Unions
Trusted Local Financing Through Credit Unions
HERO-OSS contractors are being equipped to direct homeowners towards trusted, community-based retrofit...
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HERO-OSS Launches Contractor Training Programme
HERO-OSS Launches Contractor Training Programme
HERO-OSS has launched its contractor training programme, structured around seven core OSS knowledge areas...
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Five Pilot Contractors Onboarded to HERO-OSS
Five Pilot Contractors Onboarded to HERO-OSS
HERO-OSS has welcomed its first five pilot contractors, who will spend the next phase testing the full...
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Tackling Ireland’s Retrofit Bottleneck: Introducing HERO-OSS
Tackling Ireland’s Retrofit Bottleneck: Introducing HERO-OSS
Ireland has set itself an ambitious target: retrofit 500,000 homes to a B2 energy rating by 2030. To...
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KEY MILESTONES
From Foundation to Full Scale Deployment
HERO-OSS officially launches with REIL at the helm
APRIL 2025
Five pilot contractors onboarded
SEPTEMBER 2025
HERO-OSS launches comprehensive contractor training programme
DECEMBER 2025
Trusted local financing through Credit Unions
MARCH 2026
HERO Pilot and Soft Launch
The HERO journey begins with a pilot and soft launch phase, designed to test, refine, and prepare the OSS model for national rollout.
HERO Pilot
- Collaboration with 5 Irish SME contractors
- Delivery of branded deep retrofits using the REIL OSS IT platforms
- Integrated financing solutions and capacity-building support
Soft Launch
- Onboarding of 10 additional contractors
- Refinement of the OSS model to ensure readiness for scaling
INITIAL BREAKTHROUGHS
Expected Achievements from Pilot & Soft Launch
By the end of the pilot and soft launch, HERO will have:
15 Contractors
HERO will train 15 contractors (5 in the pilot and 10 in the soft launch) to meet full OSS standards.
30 homes retrofitted
A total of 30 homes will be retrofitted, with 10 completed in the pilot and 20 in the soft launch.
0.72 GWh per year
The project will deliver 0.72 GWh each year in primary energy savings across participating homes.
OSS Platform
Integrated IT, providing CRM, project management, and quality assurance tools to support delivery across the network.
Credit Union
Credit Union-linked finance pathways will be fully integrated to support participating contractors.
why hero matters:
Ireland needs a faster, more efficient pathway to achieving its climate and energy goals. By empowering local contractors with the tools, training, and finance solutions they need, HERO unlocks a scalable and replicable model that benefits homeowners, contractors, communities, and the environment alike.
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