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SEAI: Home Energy Saving scheme relaunched as part of the Better Energy Homes schemeBetter Energy will replace the three existing residential programmes: Home Energy Saving Scheme (HES), Warmer Homes Scheme (WHS) and Greener Homes Scheme (GHS) under one umbrella, with the aim of making it easier for people to make an informed choice about the most suitable energy saving measure for them when retrofitting their homes.
However grant levels have been reduced (except for external wall insulation).
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Solar scientists forecast more Arctic winters for Ireland»
THE LAST two Irish winters delivered plenty of snow and ice, and if solar scientists are correct we had better get used to it. The sun seems to have gone on strike and the result will be Arctic wintertime conditions across northern Europe for the next 50 years. The sun should be getting more lively, [...]
Chill Wind: Irish Winters to Get Colder»
According to Irish Times low solar activity is expected to cause the winter jet stream to bring bitterly cold Arctic air. GLOBAL CLIMATE is warming, with 2010 expected to go down as yet another record year. You can count on our winters being colder than usual, however, at least for the next few years. “There [...]
Save Energy, Save Money, Save Our Planet»
Here’s a few useful tips which can help you save the money without hefty investments which is especially actual in times of financial downturn:
Carbon Monoxide Detectors»
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas that can be highly toxic. Individuals exposed to excessive levels of carbon monoxide can literally be poisoned without even being aware of the danger. Faulty gas appliances, poorly ventilated kitchen/utility areas, and living spaces next to or over garages are all potential contributing factors to carbon monoxide exposure.
BER Cert Price»
According to SEI code of practice which all BER Assessors have to adhere to, any quotes obtained in relation to proposed BER Service should contain the BER Cert registration fee (€25 + VAT for a residential BER Cert and €50 + VAT for a commercial BER Cert) and VAT/other expenses. Quotes provided by QR EnerStar [...]
What is a Display Energy Certificate (DEC) and who needs one??»A Display Energy Certificate shows the energy performance of a building based on actual energy consumption as recorded annually over periods up to the last three years. From 1 January 2009, all public buildings in the Republic of Ireland with a gross internal floor area greater than 1000m2 are required to display a Display Energy [...]
Are QR EnerStar Building Energy Assessors covered by PI insurance?»Yes. We are fully covered by professional insurance in accordance with recommendations issued by Sustainable Energy Ireland.
My Property is Listed – do I need a BER?»A protected structure or proposed protected structure within the meaning of the Planning and Development Acts 2000 to 2006 is exempt from the requirement to produce a BER Certificate when offered for Sale or to Let.
Can Ireland see the opportunities in renewable energy sector?»
Germany’s decision to abandon nuclear power is expected to increase demand for natural gas and speed up the development of renewable projects. The European Commission has been pushing hard for the integration and liberalisation of the electricity market and has funded the construction of cross-border interconnectors. Here at home, a single, all-island electricity market exists and talks are taking place on the development of renewable, off-shore energy projects with the British/Irish Council along with ministers from Northern Ireland and Scotland.
Energy saving bulbs ‘could trigger breast cancer’»
Abraham Haim, a professor of biology at Haifa University in Israel, said that the bluer light that compact flourescent lamps (CFLs) emitted closely mimiced daylight, disrupting the body’s production of the hormone melatonin more than older-style filament bulbs, which cast a yellower light. Melatonin, thought to protect against some breast and prostate cancers, is produced [...]
Insulation against price hikes»
ENERGY COSTS: More people are finding it impossible to pay their increased electricity bills, but claiming a grant for insulating a house is a way to get some money back from the State, as well as to cut long-term costs. ONE OF the most depressing and shocking things about the downturn has been the number [...]
Germany, France and Britain call for deeper CO2 cuts»
Ministers from Europe’s three biggest economies made the exceptional move in a commentary published by the Financial Times, the Frankfurter Allgemeine and Le Monde. They jointly called for the European Union to deepen its planned reductions in greenhouse-gas emissions from 20 to 30 percent by 2020. “If we stick to a 20-percent cut, Europe is [...]
