Carr Communications profits exceed €81K
PR company received Government pandemic supports during period, says MD
How a simple Cork bungalow was transformed into an award-winning showstopper
Kinsale-based architects unlocked the potential of their home with stunning results
Energy efficiency starts with everyday decisions
Upgrading the energy efficiency of your home has many long-term benefits
Home retrofits: The how, the why and the hidden costs
One-stop shops will simplify a complex process, tailored to individual needs
Scheme turns energy generation into community funding
Renewable Electricity Support Scheme supports sustainable community energy projects
Electric cars are too expensive? New figures suggest not
It is claimed EV buyers could stand to save as much as €3,900 per year on motoring costs
Microgeneration set to play a big role in Ireland’s energy transition
Solar power set to fuel democratisation of energy
Irish finance providers enabling investors to go green
Energy utilities have joined banks and other investment firms in offering green finance
Home retrofits: A guide to costs, grants, time frames and best ways to approach the project
Many homeowners are avoiding deep retrofits and opting for a step-by-step approach
Retro has never been so trendy, so why not take the plunge?
Permanent tsb Ideal Home Show a chance to run the rule over home energy upgrade scheme
Minister urges drivers to slow down and cut fuel consumption
Risk of rationing ‘low’, but anything could happen in ‘very mad world’, cautions Ryan
Rising heat-related emissions a ‘serious challenge’ to climate targets, study finds
SEAI publishes study outlining options to reach net zero emissions in heat sector
Ryan denies retrofitting scheme will be ‘next mica scandal’
‘This is not a heat of the moment energy crisis or price crisis response,’ Minister tells Dáil
Retrofitting grants: How much will you get and is it worth it?
Why do it? For the environment and a warmer, more valuable home
The Irish Times view on the home retrofit scheme: now for the delivery
Deep retrofits are one of the most effective ways of reducing household vulnerability to shocks from fluctuating fossil fuel prices
No room for past failures with €8bn retrofitting scheme
Analysis: Increasing energy efficiency of Irish homes critical to meeting climate targets
Q&A: What are the benefits and challenges of retrofitting homes?
Government set to announce details of enhanced home insulation scheme for deep retrofits
Double-fronted Edwardian in Terenure for €1.25m has ‘forever home’ potential
Five-bed with huge garden needs renovation but new owners can make this a home for life
Extended and renovated Sandymount home with flexible layout for €2.35m
Five-bed house in quiet cul de sac was redesigned for cosy energy efficiency
Eamon Ryan opens consultation on Ireland’s use of geothermal energy
Licensing system planned for exploration and capture of heat from below Earth’s crust
Microgeneration scheme could support solar panels on 70,000 properties
State may be able to produce 1 GW of solar power from ‘customer-scale generation’ by 2030
Only a quarter of car buyers will go electric in the next two years
Work still needed to educate and inform the wider car-buying public on EVs
Should you get a home charger for your electric car?
If you have off-street parking, it’s the way to go. But there are many aspects to consider
Motor industry to argue for retention of EV incentives
Supply of EVs could be boosted if State were to replace fleet every two years – lobby group
Solar panels aren’t for every home: 10 smart ways to make your house energy efficient
Retrofitting can be done all at once – or over several years, chartered surveyors advise
Deep retrofitting: ‘The quality of life in the house certainly improved’
Pauline Conway spent €80,000 making her Dublin home as comfortable as possible
Growing momentum countrywide to embrace energy efficiency
‘Working together means a shared workload, better value for money and bigger impact’
Green electricity developers say they are shut out of the national grid
State agencies blamed for long delays in processing applications to connect to grid
Charge point operator EasyGo secures €15m to expand network
Move will address significant deficit in charge infrastructure across Ireland, company says
Climate council set to agree economy-wide carbon ceiling
Recommendation based on emission ranges in each sector will be platform for carbon ‘budgets’
Green mortgages are increasingly popular, but do they work?
These products give preferential rates for high BER rating but can they effect real change?
Energy costs and contraception top readers’ minds after Budget 2022
Cheaper transport for young adults attracts mixed reaction in live online Q&A session
‘Vulnerable will struggle to keep their homes warm’ – Richard Boyd Barrett
Budget 2022: Climate actions ramped up to include retrofitting houses, says Eamon Ryan
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