Building Energy Rating (BER) Certificate in Ireland
Information on the Irish Building Energy Rating Certificate in Ireland. Making the Energy Efficiency of Buildings transparent to both buyers and tenants.
Making Your Home More Eco-friendly
It’s easy to get started making your home more eco-friendly. Even on a small budget, there are many ways for you to improve the eco-efficiency of your home that won’t break the bank.
Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
With recycling and environmental issues now to the fore, it is now time to make sure you dispose of any electrical or electronic equipment in a responsible, environmentally friendly manner.
Average Household Emitting 8.1 Tonnes of CO2
The Average Irish Household is Emitting approximately 8.1 tonnes of CO2 based on the latest year of data from a report by Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI)
Energy Costs Hotting Up
Energy costs are hotting up, so the cost of heating our homes and providing hot water is also becoming more expensive.
The BER Effect
Before you can move into your new home you are now required to have a Building Energy Rating Certificate issued for the building.
Home Energy Efficiency
Home Energy Efficiency is now a top topic for discussion. There are many ways of making your home more energy efficient. MyHome.ie provides some tips and advice on improving your home energy efficiency.
Energy Audits & Ratings
The focus on efficient use of energy has increased significantly in both the residential and commercial markets in Ireland and the UK over the last number of years on account of sharply rising costs in the traditional fuel sources; oil, gas, coal etc.
SEI Grants - Domestic
The Irish Government wishes to encourage people to “green” their homes by contributing to the initial investment cost of installing a renewable energy heating system. The Greener Homes Scheme (Phase 2) provides grant assistance to homeowners who intend to purchase a new renewable energy heating system for either a new or existing home.
SEI Grants - Commercial
Launched in March 2007, the Renewable Heat (ReHeat) Deployment Programme provides assistance for the deployment of renewable heating systems in industrial, commercial, public and community premises in Ireland.
Rainwater Harvesters
Rainwater Harvesting may seem like a fairly novel concept, however, it’s important to bear in mind that households in rural areas have been collecting and using rainwater (or "soft" water) for household tasks such as washing clothes, boots and household equipment for centuries.
Wood Pellet Supply & Prepay
With an increasing focus on cost and energy efficiency the use of wood pellet boilers and stoves has risen sharply in both the residential and commercial markets in Ireland. Across Europe – most notably Germany, Austria and the Nordics – the use of wood pellet boilers and stoves is well established.
