Sara Bennett recently embarked on a transformative journey to improve the energy efficiency of her home. With the expertise of House2Home, a leading one-stop shop for home renovations, Sara’s house underwent a comprehensive deep retrofit that included the installation of solar panels, advanced insulation and a state-of-the-art heat pump.
Sara’s home is now an A rated property with a very credible improvement of almost 70% in her home energy performance. This premium BER rating will save Sara thousands of Euro in the coming years. Furthermore, whilst Sara’s home is fundamentally more energy efficient it is also much more friendly to the environment.
This rating, which measures a home’s energy performance, saw a significant boost, reflecting the enhanced energy efficiency of her property. A higher BER not only contributes to lower energy bills but also increases the overall value of the home.
The Deep Retrofit Journey
Sara Bennett’s home, like many older properties, was in need of modern energy solutions to reduce energy consumption and increase comfort. She chose House2Home for their reputation as a reliable provider of comprehensive home improvement services. By opting for a deep retrofit, Sara aimed to tackle multiple aspects of energy efficiency simultaneously.
Advanced Insulation: Keeping the Heat In
Insulation plays a crucial role in maintaining a comfortable indoor environment. House2Home’s team installed high-quality insulation materials throughout Sara’s home, addressing common areas of heat loss such as the attic, walls and floors.
This upgrade ensures that the house retains heat more effectively, reducing the need for excessive heating during colder months and contributing to a more stable indoor temperature year-round.
Heat Pump: Efficient Heating and Cooling
The inclusion of a heat pump further revolutionised Sara’s home. Heat pumps are highly efficient systems that provide both heating and cooling by transferring heat from the outside air into the home.
This technology is not only environmentally friendly but also offers significant cost savings on energy bills. By replacing her old heating system with a heat pump, Sara now enjoys consistent, efficient heating that is kind to both her wallet and the planet.
Government Grants
Sara secured €17,700 in grants for her home retrofit, covering upgrades such as a heat pump, central heating system, windows, external doors, project management, and solar PV installation.
€10,500 for heat pump and central heating system installation
€3,800 for external walls and windows insulation
€1,800 for Solar PV installation
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