SCSI report examines cost and financial return of retrofitting office buildings
Study finds upgrades to lighting, heating and ventilation often represented the most significant cost and recommends focus on insulation
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Q&A: Do I need planning permission for my home energy upgrades?
If the work changes the external appearance of the building or render it inconsistent with neighbouring structures it may require planning permission
South Dublin homeowner faces imprisonment or €5,000 fine after retrofitting home under Government grant
Sustainability, climate, environment: Clive Ryan spent €16,000 to have external insulation installed on home in Kilnamanagh in October 2018
Prolonged Storm Éowyn power cuts highlight the dire need to build our electricity resilience
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Diary of a retrofit: It cost €60,000 but it is worth every cent
SEAI grants helped transform this three-bed semidetached house in the Tenters in Dublin 8 from a chilly BER F rating to a cosy A3 home
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Harris and Martin block Green proposals for €3bn Climate and Nature fund
Coalition partners say it was premature for Minister of the Environment to earmark money to specific areas without consultation
We don’t qualify for retrofitting grants to convert a garage for a relative. What can we do on a budget?
Our family member relies on disability benefit, so ensuring the conversion is energy efficient is a priority
Retrofit grants for older homes: a guide to the new pilot scheme
Scheme could allow homeowners to claw back a portion of the cost attached to expensive insulation materials
The debate: Is a heat pump a good investment for your home?
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
Are you eligible for up to €30,000 in Government-funded retrofit works?
The energy upgrade scheme can provide thousands of euro in upgrades leading to a warmer home, lower bills and a more valuable property
Higher inheritance tax threshold will not apply just because you have yet to get inheritance
VAT on heat pumps, the non-contributory pension and savings, and bonus child benefit payments exercise readers
Drivers and households face higher fuel bills with rise in carbon taxes
Budget 2025: Government to earmark cash from carbon levy to ease fuel poverty
Ireland could slash emissions by embracing circular economy - study
Country lagging behind in green construction when it could help meet housing demand, FII tells Oireachtas group
Aer Lingus pilots have pay docked following recent industrial action
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Private landlords need incentives to retrofit their properties, otherwise it’s not financially worthwhile
Lower heating bills benefit tenants, not landlords, while rent caps mean they won’t get higher income from letting out cosier homes
Homeowners’ sunny disposition towards solar
ESB Networks figures show that more than 100,000 homes are now selling green power back into the grid
Residential energy retrofits: Disruption a big factor in homeowners’ decisions – ESRI
‘Disruption and mess associated with home retrofit works cannot be avoided and, in some projects, can substantially impact on family life’
Should we invest in retrofitting our home as pensioners?
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
How to access a low cost loan to retrofit your home
Details of the State’s low cost loan scheme for energy upgrades have finally been unveiled: so who qualifies and how can you apply?
We won’t fix the housing shortage without solving the skills shortage
Ireland doesn’t have enough workers with the skills to turbocharge badly needed construction
New low-interest loan of €75,000 for home retrofits a ‘game-changer’, says Eamon Ryan
Minister says there have been 63,000 applications for energy upgrade grants for 2024
Dublin’s poorest communities at risk of being ‘worse off’ via climate-action measures
Vulnerable communities prey to ‘climate deniers’ if they are not assisted in ‘net zero’ transition
Ministers approve new low-interest retrofit loans for homeowners
Owners can borrow up to €75,000 for energy efficiency upgrades, underpinned by European funds
Whither the Government’s low-cost retrofitting loan scheme?
After several false starts, the department says initiative will be up and running by year’s end
Budget throws up a host of questions on tax reliefs, benefits and lump sum payments
Good news for some will be tempered for others by the fairly tight restrictions on who is eligible and when measures will take effect
Mortgage interest and cost of living package dominate readers’ budget questions
Budget 2024: Focus also falls on landlord tax and the absence of further retrofit support, while businesses struggle to find good news
Tax incentives and low finance scheme called for by banking body to encourage home retrofitting
A new report on retrofitting published today by Banking and Payments Federation Ireland (BFI) has called for further government action to make retrofitting more affordable for homeowners
Steps you can take to reduce your energy bills this winter
Recent price cuts from providers are welcome but energy bills still remain far higher than two years ago
Head to head: Does retrofitting your home pay off?
Our climate objectives envisage that 500,000 dwellings should have undergone retrofitting by 2030. But can retrofitting deliver the promised savings?
How to boost your home’s Ber energy rating for free
With eligibility for energy upgrades expanding, you or a loved one could be entitled to a free retrofit
How to retrofit your home and slash your energy bills
Full retrofits can be beyond many homeowner’s financial resources but cheaper upgrades will make an impact
Low cost retrofit loans delayed until autumn
Loans of up to €50,000 at a lower interest rate to be rolled out within months as department ‘close’ to signing off on final details
‘Our biggest bill was €11.50 on Christmas Eve. My entire bill is just a bit more than that this month’: Meet the home energy savers
More and more homeowners are availing of grants to boost home energy efficiency and in some cases generate extra cash for the household
The retrofitting race: Demand is rising for cost-effective and environmentally-friendly living spaces
More property owners will need to retrofit to meet Government target of retrofitting 500,000 homes by 2030
Home retrofits: The how, the why and the hidden costs
One-stop shops will simplify a complex process, tailored to individual needs
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