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
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI)
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
Thinking of switching to an electric vehicle? Here’s what you need to consider
EV running costs will be much lower than for a petrol or diesel car
Transport emissions: Is Ireland’s 2030 target already off the rails?
Claims that Ireland will miss its 50 per cent transport emissions reductions target by almost half raise the question: what can we do now?
Spray foam insulation: as 300,000 UK homeowners are left in a tight spot, Irish surveyors have their own warnings
A UK report this year found that when applied at rafter level to timber sloped roofs, this insulation may create or conceal moisture problems
My apartment is costing me a fortune to heat. What can I do?
Property Clinic: While apartments were historically considered more energy efficient than individual houses, many older units are now in need of an upgrade
Climate targets for 2030 will be missed unless State invests in more renewable energy sources
The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk
More than four-fifths of State energy supply still via fossil fuels despite increased use of renewables
Analysis by Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland warns move to less carbon-intensive economy is not happening fast enough
Codling Wind Park to submit planning application for Wicklow coast plans
The project is expected to involve either 68 turbines standing at 314 metres, or 75 turbines at 288 metres
Summer should mean much cheaper bills. Why are so many of us missing out on big savings?
‘Inefficient energy behaviour remains broadly unchanged between summer and winter,’ the SEAI has found
What’s really happening with electric car sales?
The headlines are full of EV doom and gloom, but that’s not the full story
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’
Your EV questions answered: When the grants are gone, will EVs be more expensive to run than petrol cars are now?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
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
Surge in energy retrofit grants sees €73m spent in first quarter, up 29% on last year
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland says it hopes to spend €437m in grants for retrofit schemes this year
Mayo property matchmaking scheme links buyers with vacant homes
The county has one of the highest vacant property rates, and the council is pulling out all the stops to fix it
Climate change: ‘How can we feed the world while not damaging it?’
Is Ireland’s new climate action plan the blueprint needed to transform the country within decades?
Ireland becoming ‘a renewable powerhouse in Europe’ – Eamon Ryan tells WindEurope conference
Unprecedented offshore wind capacity entered Irish planning system last year, part of robust pipeline of offshore wind projects
Solar panels can save homeowners €24,000 in energy bills over 25 years, survey finds
Lenders actively encourage homeowners to make their properties more sustainable, according to broker Doddl.ie
Are electric radiators more energy-efficient than heat-pumps?
Would they be suitable for a house as opposed to a smaller apartment?
Renovating, retrofitting or buying a home? Don’t let the Government claw its money back
Step even marginally outside the rules of various Government incentives and you could find Revenue knocking on your door
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
Motor claims costs rise 25%, tumble driers and energy costs, and how to deal with a heavy personal debt load
The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk
Tumble dryers, heating empty homes and driving on short journeys: our bad climate habits persist
In 2022 transport energy demand rebounded to 95% of pre-Covid levels, with data from January to September of this year pointing to continuing rebounds in petrol, diesel, and jet kerosene demand
Will an EV end up costing more or less than a petrol or diesel car?
From insurance and fuel to up-front purchase costs and depreciation, motorists need to carefully weigh the financial pros and cons of EV ownership
IFI wins first prize at the Sustainable Energy Association of Ireland’s 20th Annual Energy Awards
IFI wins first prize at the Sustainable Energy Association of Ireland’s 20th Annual Energy Awards
Planning delays hitting green energy projects and efforts to meet emissions targets, says Ryan
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland latest to warn that State will struggle to meet emissions targets
Home retrofit: low-cost loans will help but homeowners left to deal with inflated prices
Homeowners could save thousands when a new scheme launches next year, but retrofit pricing may be a bigger issue
Ministers approve new low-interest retrofit loans for homeowners
Owners can borrow up to €75,000 for energy efficiency upgrades, underpinned by European funds
Electric vehicle licences surge as used car imports increase
Close to a fifth of new cars registered in first eight months were EVs
Number of homes retrofitted up 150% in second quarter
State on track to meet annual target despite concerns cost-of-living crisis could cool activity, SEAI report finds
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