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Retrofitting
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A home heating expert retrofits his own home: ‘There are many affordable measures you can take’
Kieran McCarthy talks about his experience and gives tips for those who can’t afford a retrofit
A little DIY could shave hundreds from your heating bill
Retrofitting your home doesn’t have to break the bank. Here’s how to do it.
The house that hemp built
Can materials like hempcrete and sheep’s wool help us meet climate and housing goals and grow new agri-businesses in Ireland?
Energy retrofit measures to be carried out at 28 schools in five counties
Measures will raise school’s BER rating to ‘at least B’, says Department
Losing SEAI retrofit services bidder challenges refusal to disclose pricing structure of winning bid
Company supplying service for past 13 years says winning tender is pitched at 30% below current rate
Dublin homeowner at centre of insulation planning action in clear after council U-turn
Tallaght homeowner Clive Ryan says it is a 'huge relief' as 'the threat of imprisonment shook me to the core'
Vacancy, dereliction and demolition of existing buildings should be reduced, building group says
Government should aim for 50-75% reduction in vacancy and building underuse by 2040, says Irish Green Building Council
Ardnacrusha at 100: What could happen if Ireland showed similar ambition today and invested 20% of national budget in energy?
Spending €24bn on projects such as upgrading the grid and electrifying transport and heating could transform the nation
The ‘foot may be coming off the action pedal’: Climate plan fails to build on ambition
Government’s delayed 2025 initiative is arguably lacking fresh actions and policies
Final report into ‘Grace’ abuse allegations due to be published on Tuesday
Darragh O’Brien to bring forward delayed climate action plan for this year including retrofitting allocation of almost €550m
SCSI report examines cost and financial return of retrofitting office buildings
Study finds upgrades to lighting, heating and ventilation often represented the most significant cost and recommends focus on insulation
Q&A: Do I need planning permission for my home energy upgrades?
If the work changes the external appearance of the building or render it inconsistent with neighbouring structures it may require planning permission
South Dublin homeowner faces imprisonment or €5,000 fine after retrofitting home under Government grant
Sustainability, climate, environment: Clive Ryan spent €16,000 to have external insulation installed on home in Kilnamanagh in October 2018
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