Case Studies Archives - Home Retrofit https://retrofurb.ie/category/case-studies/ We offer specialist retrofit services and advice to homeowners focusing on a whole house approach to retrofit Tue, 28 May 2024 07:16:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://retrofurb.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/retrofurb-logo.jpg Case Studies Archives - Home Retrofit https://retrofurb.ie/category/case-studies/ 32 32 Heat Pump and Solar in Macroom https://retrofurb.ie/heat-pump-and-solar-in-macroom/ Mon, 27 May 2024 20:04:25 +0000 https://retrofurb.ie/?p=3266 CASE STUDY: Heat Pump and Solar in Macroom Heating system and solar upgrade to a 2005 built heat pump ready property. The client wanted to move away from the original oil heating and fortunately the property was already well enough insulated to switch over to an air to wate heat pump with minimal fuss. A […]

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CASE STUDY:

Heat Pump and Solar in Macroom

Heating system and solar upgrade to a 2005 built heat pump ready property. The client wanted to move away from the original oil heating and fortunately the property was already well enough insulated to switch over to an air to wate heat pump with minimal fuss. A 6.6 kWp solar PV system was also added to offset some of the additional electricity that will be used by the heat pump. Individual Better Energy Homes grants were provided by SEAI.

Upgrades

  • Air to water heat pump
  • Solar PV

Impact

  • BER improved from B3 to A1 
  • Estimated annual fuel bill saving €2,580
  • CO2 saving per year 5.4 tonnes

SEAI Grants €8,900

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]]> Solar PV in the Mealagh Valley https://retrofurb.ie/solar-pv-in-the-mealagh-valley/ Mon, 27 May 2024 19:57:02 +0000 https://retrofurb.ie/?p=3254 CASE STUDY: Solar PV in the Mealagh Valley Solar PV install to 2005 built bungalow. The  4.35 kWp solar PV was the first step in a number of upgrades the client plans to complete in the next few years. As well as a significant reduction in fuel bills the solar installation brought the property up […]

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CASE STUDY:

Solar PV in the Mealagh Valley

Solar PV install to 2005 built bungalow. The  4.35 kWp solar PV was the first step in a number of upgrades the client plans to complete in the next few years. As well as a significant reduction in fuel bills the solar installation brought the property up to a B2 meaning the client could switch to a green mortgage rate.  An individual Better Energy Homes grant was provided by SEAI.

Upgrades

  • Solar PV

Impact

  • BER improved from C1 to B2 
  • Estimated annual fuel bill saving €900 
  • CO2 saving per year 1 tonne

SEAI Grant €2,100

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]]> Bungalow upgrade in the Múscraí Gaeltacht https://retrofurb.ie/bungalow-upgrade-in-the-muscrai-gaeltacht/ Mon, 27 May 2024 19:42:04 +0000 https://retrofurb.ie/?p=3240 CASE STUDY: Bungalow upgrade in the Múscraí Gaeltacht Upgrade of 2006 built timber framed property. The existing house was reasonably well insulated and need minimal work to be heat pump ready. The client wanted to move away from oil heating and harness renewable energy. Working with a One Stop Shop grant funding was provided by the […]

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CASE STUDY:

Bungalow upgrade in the Múscraí Gaeltacht

Upgrade of 2006 built timber framed property. The existing house was reasonably well insulated and need minimal work to be heat pump ready. The client wanted to move away from oil heating and harness renewable energy. Working with a One Stop Shop grant funding was provided by the SEAI National Home Retrofit Scheme grants for a whole house upgrade.

Upgrades

  • Triple glazed windows and doors
  • Mechanical ventilation with heat recovery
  • Air to water heat pump
  • Solar PV

Impact

  • BER improved from B3 to  A1 
  • Estimated annual fuel bill saving €1,635 
  • CO2 saving per year 3.6 tonnes 
  • 25% Reduction in heat loss 

SEAI Grants €22,000

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]]> 1900s Farm House in West Cork https://retrofurb.ie/farm-house-west-cork/ Thu, 02 May 2024 12:43:32 +0000 https://retrofurb.ie/?page_id=3127 CASE STUDY: 1900s Farm House in West Cork Upgrade of west cork farm house on the sheepshead. The homeowner found the existing property cold and hard to heat and their oil boiler was on its last legs. They wanted to make the house warmer and future proof against rising energy costs. Working with a One […]

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CASE STUDY:

1900s Farm House in West Cork

Upgrade of west cork farm house on the sheepshead. The homeowner found the existing property cold and hard to heat and their oil boiler was on its last legs. They wanted to make the house warmer and future proof against rising energy costs. Working with a One Stop Shop grant funding was provided by the SEAI National Home Retrofit Scheme grants for a whole house upgrade.

Upgrades

  • External wall insulation
  • Roof insulation
  • Airtightness
  • Demand control ventilation
  • Air to water heat pump
  • Solar PV

Impact

  • BER improved from D2 to  A1
  • Estimated annual fuel bill saving €3,500
  • CO2 saving per year 11.2 tonnes 
  • 52% Reduction in heat loss

SEAI Grants €26,900

MAKE A PAYMENT

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