Autumn Energy-Saving Tips for Irish Homes
As evenings grow shorter and temperatures begin to drop, energy use in Irish homes naturally rises. Autumn is the perfect time to prepare your home for the winter months, keeping it warm, efficient, and affordable to run. With a few simple changes, and where possible some longer-term upgrades, you can cut bills, boost comfort, and reduce your carbon footprint.
At Retrofit Design Ltd, we’ve rounded up our top autumn energy-saving tips for Irish homes, from quick wins to bigger retrofit solutions.
1. Improve Your Home Insulation
Insulation is one of the most effective steps you can take. In many Irish homes, poor insulation is the biggest cause of heat loss, with walls, roofs and floors responsible for much of it.
Upgrading your insulation (whether cavity wall, attic, internal or external wall insulation) helps keep the heat where it belongs, inside your home. Even smaller steps like sealing draughts or topping up attic insulation can make a big difference to comfort and energy bills.
2. Switch to Heat Pump Technology
Traditional oil and gas heating systems are expensive and carbon-heavy. A heat pump installation is a smart, long-term solution for reducing household energy costs.
Heat pumps work by drawing renewable energy from the air or ground, providing consistent, efficient heating year-round. When combined with proper insulation, a heat pump can cut energy bills by up to 50% while reducing your carbon footprint.
For homeowners ready to make a lasting investment, a deep retrofit offers the best long-term benefits. Retrofitting combines multiple upgrades, such as insulation, new windows and doors, heat pumps, solar PV, and ventilation systems, to bring your home up to modern energy standards.
Through SEAI’s One Stop Shop service, generous grants are available to make retrofitting more affordable. The result is a warmer, more efficient home with lower bills and increased property value.
4. Everyday Energy-Saving Habits
Not every change needs to be a big one. Everyday energy-saving habits can also make a real impact:
- Lower your thermostat by just one degree to reduce heating costs.
- Use timers and smart controls to heat only the rooms you need.
- Switch to LED lighting.
- Close curtains at night to reduce heat loss through windows.
These small changes quickly add up to meaningful savings.
Why Autumn Is the Ideal Time
Autumn is the perfect season to take action. Making upgrades now ensures your home is warm, efficient, and prepared before the winter demand peaks. Acting early means lower bills, cosier rooms, and peace of mind as colder weather arrives.
Expert Retrofit Advice You Can Trust
At Retrofit Design Ltd, we specialise in energy retrofits across Kerry, Munster, and Ireland. Whether you’re considering insulation, heat pumps, or a full One Stop Shop retrofit, our expert team will guide you through the process, including SEAI grants and supports available to homeowners.
At Retrofit Design Ltd, we make retrofitting simple and stress-free:
- Assess your home’s energy needs
- Identify your SEAI grant entitlement
- Advise on finance options, including green loans
- Deliver high-quality retrofit works from start to finish
Click Here to contact us today to arrange your Home Energy Assessment and receive your personalised SEAI retrofit roadmap.
or Call us on 066 9762746
Whether it’s a full deep retrofit through the SEAI One Stop Shop or individual upgrades via the Better Energy Homes Scheme, we’ll handle the process from assessment to completion – so you can enjoy the benefits without the stress.
