Transforming a 1980s Home to a B2 BER – Retrofit Design Ltd Case Study
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...
Funding Your Retrofit- SEAI Grants & Green Loans Explained
Upgrading your home with an energy retrofit is one of the most effective ways to cut heating bills, improve comfort, and boost property value. But for many homeowners, the first concern is retrofit costs. The good news? With SEAI grants in 2025 and a growing range...
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...
Trusted by Councils, Chosen by Homeowners
With over 750 deep retrofit projects completed across Ireland - including extensive work for Kerry, Cork, Dublin, Laois, and Offaly County Councils - Retrofit Design brings unmatched experience to every home energy retrofit in Ireland. Now, as a registered SEAI One...
