On 29 September 2026, the Government announced 5 changes to SEAI home energy grants. The changes include a new boiler scrappage grant, a grant for home batteries and wider eligibility for solar grants. All of the new measures open on 6 October 2026. If you've been...
Should You Upgrade Insulation or Windows First in a Retrofit?
Insulation or windows first? It is one of the most common questions homeowners ask when planning a home energy upgrade. The answer depends on your home. However, if you wish to avail of the current SEAI windows and doors grant, your home must have good attic and wall...
Before You Insulate: Why Understanding Your Home’s Wall Construction Matters
Retrofitting your home can improve comfort, reduce heat loss and increase energy efficiency. However, before insulation is installed, one important question needs to be answered: What is your home actually built from? It may sound straightforward, but wall...
Where to Start with a Home Retrofit
For many homeowners across Munster, the biggest barrier to starting a retrofit is not cost or grants, it is simply not knowing where to begin. With so many possible upgrades, insulation, heating, windows, ventilation, renewables, it is easy to feel overwhelmed before...
Insulation Isn’t Just for Winter: Keeping Your Home Cool This Summer
Ireland is officially in a heatwave, with temperatures climbing into the high twenties and Met Éireann confirming heatwave conditions this July, on the back of a warm spell back in June too. For a country built around keeping the cold and rain out, it is a welcome...
New BER Ratings in Ireland: What Homeowners Need to Know
Ireland’s new BER ratings system came into effect on 24th May 2026 with the introduction of a simplified BER scale for homes and buildings. The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland has introduced the new BER scale to make energy ratings easier for homeowners to...



