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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 […]
Make Your Home Energy Efficient with Electric Ireland Superhomes
Get ready for winter with Hugh Wallace’s energy-saving solutions. Hear more of his insights at the PTSB Ideal Home Show. As winter approaches, there’s nothing quite like the cosy feeling of being wrapped up in a warm blanket, sipping on a hot cup of tea, and enjoying the comfort of your home. However, with the dropping temperatures, […]
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
Credit: Irish Times, Journalist Joanne Hunt Summer is here, and with it hopefully some respite for those worried about energy costs. For others, the longer days mean monitoring solar panel apps, timing laundry and guessing their payout from selling electricity back to the grid. Wexford homeowner Barry Glynn is a big fan of solar panels. […]
Empowering Homeowners Towards a Sustainable Future: A Visit from Minister Eamon Ryan
We were delighted to have had the honour of hosting Minister Eamon Ryan on-site at one of Electric Ireland Superhomes retrofit projects in Galway. As a registered One Stop Shop under the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), our mission is crystal clear: to empower our customers in achieving warmer, healthier, and low-carbon homes. This […]
Retrofitting your home: ‘The heat is retained for up to three days’
Credit: Irish Times, Journalist Colette Sheridan Whether basic or more elaborate, getting work done on your house such as insulation, solar panels, a heat pump and an energy-efficient zoned heating boiler is environmental and cosy Daniel Wyse and his partner live in a four-bed bungalow in Crosshaven, Co Cork. The house was built by […]
How to stop expensive heat leaking out your walls, windows and roof
Credit: Irish Times, Journalist Joanne Hunt “If you’ve got savings, the SEAI’s One Stop Shop service brings bigger grants than if you were to complete upgrades one by one over time. Take the example of a semi-detached house built in 1981 with a Ber rating of E2. Using the SEAI’s One Stop Shop service, […]
A retrofit one stop shop for AHBs and local authorities
Credit: Eolas Magazine, Electric Ireland Superhomes is an SEAI registered one stop shop looking after all the key stages of a home energy retrofit, from design, contractor selection, project completion and management of SEAI grant funding to bring houses and apartments to a minimum of a B2 BER standard. Electric Ireland Superhomes is a joint […]