ENERGY SAVING BLOG

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) today unveiled a five-year strategic plan with a mission of transforming Ireland into a society based on sustainable energy structures, technologies and practices, and a vision of making Ireland a recognised global leader in sustainable energy. Sustainable energy practices are already delivering significant savings to the Irish economy, [...]

As confirmed by SEI on 08/07/2009 the HES (Home Energy Saver) scheme is still in operation and there is no “end date” set yet. SEI also confirmed to QR EnerStar that the funds are still available for homeowners interested in applying for a grant to increase the energy efficiency of their homes.

AS GENERAL PUBLIC becomes more informed of the benefits provided by energy efficient homes savvy consumers demand properties with higher ratings.

THE AVERAGE Dublin home is falling far short of the desired energy efficiency rating, a renewable energy summit in Croke Park was told yesterday. Director of sustainable energy agency Codema, Dr Gerry Wardell, said an estimated 160,000 homes in the capital have a Building Energy Rating (BER) of E1. Energy ratings are graded on a [...]

QR EnerStar is pleased to advise its clients that SEI is ready to proceed with applications from homeowners applying for insulation grants under the Home Energy Saving Scheme (HES). Those who followed our updates know already that HES is a national scheme and is thus open to all owners of existing houses. Homeowners who are [...]

Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI), formerly the Irish Energy Centre was set up by the government in 2002 as Ireland’s national energy agency to promote and assist the development of sustainable energy.