Keeping warm this winter
As the days get shorter and temperatures are starting to drop, it feels like winter is well and truly on the way. What better time to think about making your home a little warmer.
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Should you fit a heat pump?
As part of the government’s climate action plan, there is a target to fit 400,000 heat pumps in Irish homes to meet our 2030 targets for the reduction of green house gases . Most heat pumps warm your home by…
Do I need a BER, Home Energy Assessment or Technical assessment?
We are often asked what is the difference between a BER, a Home Energy Assessment or Heat Pump Technical assessment.
New Retrofit Grants
Yesterday, the 8th of February 2022, minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan announced a suite of improvements to the current level of retrofit grants available to homeowners.
Ventilation and Retrofit
A key part of any retrofit is reducing drafts and improving ventilation. This ensures we improve indoor air quality as part of the retrofit and helps deal with mould or condensation problems.
What is a BER rating and why do I need one?
A domestic BER, (Building Energy Rating) is an indication of the energy performance of a home. It covers energy use for space heating, water heating, ventilation and lighting.
What is Retrofit?
Put simply retrofit is the renovation of a home to improve its energy efficiency, reduce fuel fuels, improve comfort and reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
Energy Efficient Lighting
Innovations in lighting over recent years has given rise to many options for CFLs LEDs. Replacing lamps in existing fittings with energy efficient bulbs is one of the easiest ways to make energy savings.
Energy Saving Tips
Saving energy is not just about whole house retrofit projects, there are many simple ways to save energy in the home.
Benefits Of Retrofitting
Domestic retrofitting offers myriad benefits in addition to energy savings. Homes which undergo a performance upgrade are more comfortable, more durable, healthier and safer.