S9 E4 - With Home Energy Retrofit And Sustainability Expert Fergal Cantwell

S9 E4 - With Home Energy Retrofit And Sustainability Expert Fergal Cantwell

From Insight: The Stripped Back Podcast by Stephen Buckley & Keith Delahan

March 29, 2026 · 1h 5m · Season 9 · Episode 4

About this episode

Fergal Cantwell discusses home energy retrofitting, energy management, and navigating grants in Ireland, providing actionable insights for homeowners and tradespeople.

In this episode, we sit down with Fergal Cantwell to break down the realities of retrofitting, energy management, and navigating grants in Ireland. Fergal shares practical insights from the front line of the industry, cutting through the confusion around home energy upgrades and exposing some of the biggest misconceptions homeowners and tradespeople face today. We dive into the importance of proper training in the trades, why knowledge gaps can leave both workers and clients at a disadvantage, and how getting the right advice from the right sources is crucial when it comes to grants and energy upgrades. Fergal also co-hosts the podcast Behind the Walls alongside Peter Finn, where they explore everything from retrofitting and insulation to energy efficiency and grant schemes, making complex topics more accessible for both tradespeople and homeowners. Whether you’re in the trade or planning upgrades to your home, this episode is packed with real, actionable advice.Podcast is sponsored by Snickers Workwear Ireland and Season 9 is also in association with N2 Electrical and Hager Ireland

People in this episode

Hosts: Stephen Buckley, Keith Delahan

Guest: Fergal Cantwell

Topics covered

  • home energy retrofit
  • sustainability
  • energy management
  • grants
  • trades training
  • home upgrades

Keywords

  • retrofitting
  • energy management
  • grants
  • home upgrades
  • trades training
  • energy efficiency

Sponsors

Snickers Workwear Ireland, N2 Electrical, Hager Ireland

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Behind the Walls

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