A UK report this year found that when applied at rafter level to timber sloped roofs, this insulation may create or conceal moisture problems
Property Clinic: While apartments were historically considered more energy efficient than individual houses, many older units are now in need of an upgrade
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Analysis by Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland warns move to less carbon-intensive economy is not happening fast enough
The project is expected to involve either 68 turbines standing at 314 metres, or 75 turbines at 288 metres
Save money, save the planet: ‘Inefficient energy behaviour remains broadly unchanged between summer and winter,’ the SEAI has found
The headlines are full of EV doom and gloom, but that’s not the full story
ESB Networks figures show that more than 100,000 homes are now selling green power back into the grid
‘Disruption and mess associated with home retrofit works cannot be avoided and, in some projects, can substantially impact on family life’
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Pensioners are eligible for SEAI retrofit programmes, grants and related loans, but consider whether you will be around for long enough to enjoy the benefits
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland says it hopes to spend €437m in grants for retrofit schemes this year
The county has one of the highest vacant property rates, and the council is pulling out all the stops to fix it
Is Ireland’s new climate action plan the blueprint needed to transform the country within decades?
Unprecedented offshore wind capacity entered Irish planning system last year, part of robust pipeline of offshore wind projects
Lenders actively encourage homeowners to make their properties more sustainable, according to broker Doddl.ie
Would they be suitable for a house as opposed to a smaller apartment?
Step even marginally outside the rules of various Government incentives and you could find Revenue knocking on your door
Minister says there have been 63,000 applications for energy upgrade grants for 2024
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In 2022 transport energy demand rebounded to 95% of pre-Covid levels, with data from January to September of this year pointing to continuing rebounds in petrol, diesel, and jet kerosene demand
From insurance and fuel to up-front purchase costs and depreciation, motorists need to carefully weigh the financial pros and cons of EV ownership
IFI wins first prize at the Sustainable Energy Association of Ireland’s 20th Annual Energy Awards
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland latest to warn that State will struggle to meet emissions targets
Homeowners could save thousands when a new scheme launches next year, but retrofit pricing may be a bigger issue
Owners can borrow up to €75,000 for energy efficiency upgrades, underpinned by European funds
Close to a fifth of new cars registered in first eight months were EVs
State on track to meet annual target despite concerns cost-of-living crisis could cool activity, SEAI report finds
State’s first large-scale district heating scheme could be ready to come into operation by 2025, according to Minister
Our climate objectives envisage that 500,000 dwellings should have undergone retrofitting by 2030. But can retrofitting deliver the promised savings?
With eligibility for energy upgrades expanding, you or a loved one could be entitled to a free retrofit
Full retrofits can be beyond many homeowner’s financial resources but cheaper upgrades will make an impact
But more Government support needed for businesses to undertake sustainable new-builds, says co-owner
Difficulties from high costs to the lack of availability of tradesmen make Government’s residential retrofit target look unachievable
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