Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil naively believe they can have policies that both increase and decrease carbon pollution at the same time, and still be rewarded for making a good effort
Significant minority unaware of grants for such work, AIB says
We’re looking at EV supports all wrong, Kia Europe boss Marc Hedrich says
Our family member relies on disability benefit, so ensuring the conversion is energy efficient is a priority
Scheme could allow homeowners to claw back a portion of the cost attached to expensive insulation materials
Recent research highlighted the safety and climate risks of domestic gas and oil boilers. So are heat pumps a better option? The answer depends on a few factors
The energy upgrade scheme can provide thousands of euro in upgrades leading to a warmer home, lower bills and a more valuable property
EV running costs will be much lower than for a petrol or diesel car
Claims that Ireland will miss its 50 per cent transport emissions reductions target by almost half raise the question: what can we do now?
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
‘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
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