Discover how a 1980s home retrofit transformed an E2 BER house into a B2 BER home. Hear the before-and-after retrofit results, energy bill savings of over 60%, and how insulation, heat pumps, and solar panels made the difference. Many Irish homes built in the 1980s...
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...
How to Plan a Retrofit: Your 5 Essential Steps – SEAI Roadmap
Planning a home energy retrofit in Ireland to achieve a B2 Building Energy Rating (BER) or better is one of the most valuable home improvements you can make. A well-planned retrofit can dramatically reduce energy bills, improve comfort, lower your carbon footprint, and increase the market value of your property. Thanks to SEAI retrofit grants and low-cost green finance options, more Irish homeowners are now choosing to upgrade their homes. This 5-step SEAI roadmap will guide you from the initial planning stage right through to achieving your upgraded BER rating – with practical tips to make the process easier.
Puck Fair 2025: Ireland’s Oldest Festival Meets a Greener Future
Celebrating tradition while driving sustainable retrofitting across IrelandPuck Fair 2025 is just around the corner - and as Ireland’s oldest festival, it continues to draw thousands of visitors to Killorglin, Co. Kerry. Now in its 412th year, this three-day...
Why Every Homeowner Should Get a Home Energy Assessment (HEA)
Are you considering home improvements, energy upgrades, or looking for ways to reduce your heating bills? A Home Energy Assessment (HEA) is the essential first step to understanding your home's current energy performance and unlocking available SEAI grants to...