Step One Enter your Details Stop people choosing between heating and eating this winter!Take our e-action calling ministers to prioritise warmer homes for all in the Budget.They have an opportunity to make the budget both a climate and cost-of-living budget by substantially increasing support to tackle cold, inefficient homes dependent on fossil fuels, which is leading to high energy bills and high emissions.Winter can seem far away as we enjoy this September heat. But for many people, the question of how they’ll heat their homes this winter is already causing anxiety. Our addiction to dirty, expensive fossil fuels is not only driving the climate crisis but will also force people to choose between heating and eating once the cold weather creeps in.But it doesn’t have to be this way. We’ve a few months to act before winter arrives. And a few weeks to act before Budget decisions that could help ease both energy poverty and cut our polluting emissions are made. Decision-makers can act now to help people break free from fossil fuels and live in cosier, more sustainable homes. Minister Minister Paschal Donohoe (FG) Minister Michael McGrath (FF) Your Details Fields marked with an asterisk * must be completed. 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No, I don't want to hear from you again. Only use my personal data to deliver this campaign action. We respect your privacy, read more. Friends of the Earth will send you periodic updates and action alerts by email. We will do our best to respect your time and interest. You can remove yourself from the mailing list at any time by using the link at the bottom of emails we send you. We will not give your email address to anybody else. Check Your Message Message Subject: Edit the email subject line - (optional) Message Text: Dear (each target will get a separate, personalised email), I’m writing to let you know that I’m very concerned about the accelerating climate crisis and ongoing cost-of-living crisis. I ask that you ensure Budget 2024 is both a climate and cost-of-living budget by substantially increasing support to tackle cold, inefficient homes dependent on fossil fuels, which is leading to high energy bills and high emissions. Home retrofitting and renewable heating can reduce energy costs, cut greenhouse gas emissions, lift families out of energy poverty, and lead to healthier homes and communities. Reducing reliance on gas, coal and oil and making retrofits accessible to everyone is a win for our health, our pockets, and the planet. In 2024 I want to see improved accessibility to these sustainable solutions and targeted support for vulnerable households with their energy bills. We can’t afford to go another winter burning fossil fuels with many Irish families being forced to choose between heating or eating. Polling undertaken by Ireland Thinks on behalf of Friends of the Earth shows a strong majority (76%) support the upgrading of all state-owned housing by 2030. We also need to think about the long-term and make sure further installation of polluting, expensive fossil fuel boilers is no longer supported. I specifically want to see Budget 2024 prioritise the climate crisis and cost-of-living crisis by: - Increasing funding for social housing retrofitting and making sure all social housing is retrofitted and has renewable heating by 2030 - Increasing rates and expanding eligibility for the Fuel Allowance, helping those on the lowest incomes with energy bills and giving more households access to the fully funded retrofitting scheme. - Insulate 100,000 homes in 2023, prioritising cheaper measures that save energy and money quickly. The focus must be on reaching those most at risk of energy poverty and those who rely on coal and turf. - Fund an independent energy advice service in every county, so everyone can access trusted advice on energy costs, home retrofitting, and renewable energy. Budget 2024 needs to set a foundation for a fair energy transition that puts people at the core. This can only be achieved by getting fossil fuels out of homes, improving accessibility to retrofitting, and putting the furthest behind first in our climate mitigation efforts. Looking forward to hearing back from you. Yours sincerely etc, Edit the email text - (optional) Next Step - Preview your message →