Ireland is home to thousands of beautiful older properties, from stone cottages and Victorian terraces to Georgian houses and traditional farmhouses. While these homes are full of character, making them warmer and more energy efficient can be more complicated than retrofitting a modern property. Traditional buildings were constructed using different materials and methods, meaning a

If you own an older 3-bedroom semi-detached house in Ireland, you may be wondering how much it would cost to bring it up to a modern energy standard. There isn’t one fixed price for a home energy retrofit. The cost depends on the age and condition of your property, its current BER rating, existing insulation,

If your home feels cold even when the heating is on, poorly insulated external walls could be one of the main reasons. External wall insulation, often referred to as external insulation, EWI or wrapping a house can significantly improve the thermal performance of an older Irish home. It can help retain heat, improve comfort and

As temperatures begin to drop, you might notice that your home feels colder than it should, even when the heating is on. For many Irish homeowners, a cold house isn’t simply a case of turning up the thermostat. Heat can escape through the roof, walls, floors, windows and doors, while an inefficient heating system can

September is often the point when you first notice the change. The evenings become cooler, the temperature starts to drop and, before long, the heating is switched back on. But before another Irish winter arrives, September is a great time to ask a simple question: Is your home actually holding onto the heat you’re paying

If your home currently relies on a gas boiler, you may be wondering whether it makes sense to replace it with a heat pump. With SEAI grants available for home energy upgrades and more Irish homeowners looking to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels, heat pumps are becoming an increasingly popular alternative to traditional gas