We spoke back in February about the significant changes to several SEAI grant schemes. As of February 3, 2026, heat pump grants have increased to a maximum of €12,500. This total now includes a new €4,000 Renewable Heat Bonus (essentially a boiler scrappage scheme) and a €2,000 Central Heating Upgrade […]
As winter arrives and energy bills climb, your home’s heat is literally escaping. But keeping your house warm this season doesn’t have to be expensive or difficult. This article breaks down the easiest, most cost-effective insulation upgrades you can make—starting with a look at the materials themselves. Understanding insulation materials […]
Free home energy upgrades. That sounds attractive! As part of the government’s effort to tackle energy poverty, the Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme offers free energy upgrades to improve the energy efficiency of homes occupied by vulnerable individuals and families. The scheme is administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of […]
The heritage council defines traditional buildings as those constructed before World War II. There are estimated to be 270,000 traditional buildings in Ireland that were built prior to 1945. A traditional building doesn’t necessarily indicate that the property is of particular architectural or historical merit (i.e a listed or protected […]