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Hugh Wallace’s Home Renovation Journey
Our Brand Ambassador, architect, and Home of the Year judge, Hugh Wallace, is currently renovating and retrofitting his home with his husband, Martin. Having previously lived in Ranelagh, Hugh mentions how they felt they were ‘out in the sticks’. The house was purchased two years ago. They received planning permission to make significant alterations, […]
Common Myths About Home Retrofitting Debunked
In recent years, home energy upgrades have gained significant attention in Ireland as homeowners are looking to improve the energy efficiency, comfort and health of their homes. However, along with increased interest came misinformation and myths about retrofitting. Addressing these myths is important for homeowners considering these upgrades to make informed decisions. Let’s together debunk […]
Retrofitting Your Home for Better Comfort and Health
Is your home damp and cold? Are you concerned about your health and looking for ways to make your home cosier and healthier? Our team at Electric Ireland Superhomes can help you understand the benefits of retrofitting and what recent studies reveal about its health benefits. Assessing your home’s needs The first step of a […]
Understanding the SEAI Home Energy Grants
What are SEAI Grants? SEAI grants are payments offered by the government to support your home energy improvements, such as insulation, installing heat pumps, solar panels and upgrading windows and doors. These grants help you plan and manage your energy upgrades. For more information about SEAI Grants, book a free consultation now with our retrofit […]
Understanding the Cost to Retrofit Your House in Ireland.
Are you considering starting a retrofit journey but not sure about the costs or where to start? Retrofitting your home in Ireland can bring a number of benefits to your life, like enhanced overall comfort, improved energy efficiency in your home and reduced energy costs. In this blog post, we will go through the main […]
AIB & Bank of Ireland to offer Home Energy Upgrade Loans
Credit: RTE.ie Two more banks, AIB and Bank of Ireland, have joined PTSB in offering low-cost loans to homeowners under the State-backed retrofitting Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme. With starting interest rates from 3%, homeowners can borrow from €5,000 to €75,000 from AIB and Bank of Ireland later this year to retrofit their homes […]
Press Release – Low Cost Retrofit Loan Scheme
New survey reveals over two-thirds of homeowners seeking to retrofit their homes say they will need a loan New research finds nearly half of homeowners (44%) are likely to carry out home energy improvements in their homes in the next two years But two thirds (67%) say they will need a loan The research comes […]
How to know if your boiler needs replacing
Has the winter taken its toll on your boiler? Are you concerned about that strange noise or weird smell. It may be time to call the professionals. The team at Electric Ireland Superhomes tell us what to look out for and what to do. Your boiler is a fundamental part of your home; however you’ve […]
Electric Ireland Superhomes secures research project funding under the SEAI (RD&D) Funding Programme.
Electric Ireland Superhomes is delighted to announce that our collaborative research project, BRIGHT (Behavioural Research to Inform Green Home Transformations), has been awarded funding under the SEAI RD&D Funding Programme. The awards were unveiled by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), as part of grants totalling €20 million in Government funding for Energy Research […]
Retrofitting Benefits for Your Home with Electric Ireland Superhomes
We often hear from clients that they are confused about the potential benefits of a retrofitted home as well as what exactly is involved during the retrofit process. Which is very understandable as beginning the process can be quite complex! At Electric Ireland Superhomes, we aim to provide comprehensive information as a reliable and registered […]