Make Your Home Energy Efficient with Electric Ireland Superhomes

October 10, 2023

Get ready for winter with Hugh Wallace’s energy saving solutions. Hear more of his insights at the PTSB Ideal Home Show.

As winter approaches, there’s nothing quite like the cosy feeling of being wrapped up in a warm blanket, sipping on a hot cup of tea, and enjoying the comfort of your home. However, with the dropping temperatures, our homes can become cold and uncomfortable, prompting us to wonder how we can enhance home comfort while also being environmentally conscious.

As a Brand Ambassador for Electric Ireland Superhomes, I will introduce you to the home energy solutions I’ve explored and learned about through their fantastic team of experts, while work continues on my own home renovation.

Why Does Retrofitting Matter?

Retrofitting involves carrying out a number of energy upgrade measures in one installation to achieve a warmer, more comfortable, energy-efficient home with a BER rating of between B2 and A1. With Electric Ireland Superhomes, a home energy upgrade is done by looking at the overall effect of a combination of energy measures, which are designed in such a way that they work together successfully.

Each type of house requires a unique approach. In my case, I am renovating an old home with sustainability in mind, but there are tailored solutions for different types of houses based on your specific needs. I would say that the key to successful retrofitting is identifying areas of improvement to your home. Electric Ireland Superhomes, a heat pump-led home retrofit One Stop Shop, provides expert advice that can help you understand where your home could benefit from retrofitting.

What’s the cost?

One of the most common questions I hear is, “How much does it cost?” I understand that cost is a significant concern. Thankfully, there are grants available through SEAI’s home retrofit grant funding that can make the process more affordable. A recent SEAI report outlines the average cost for homeowners.

With SEAI registered One Stop Shops like Electric Ireland Superhomes, a whole house or deep retrofit service is carried out in one installation, where they look at a range of measures which ensures you a minimum of B2 BER rating and manages the process from start to finish including SEAI grant funding.

Investing in a whole house retrofit can be daunting, but help is available to make the process easier by choosing a One Stop Shop to help you make your home a Superhome.

Electric Ireland Superhomes: A One Stop Shop

Electric Ireland Superhomes is committed to fossil fuel-free heating and therefore focuses on an air source heat pump as the main element of their whole house approach to retrofitting. They replace a home’s fossil fuel such as oil and gas and install a heat pump as the primary heating source. Air source heat pumps, as their name suggests, extract heat from the air. It is a tried and trusted renewable technology that extracts energy from the air outside, even in temperatures of -20 degrees, which is converted to heat and distributed throughout your home and fills your hot water cylinder.

As a One Stop Shop, Electric Ireland Superhomes’ experienced team looks after all the key stages of a home energy retrofit, from retrofit design, through to contractor selection, project completion and management of SEAI grant funding. Their aim is to provide quality assurance, peace of mind, and, when the retrofit is complete, the best home possible.

Not only are you reducing your carbon footprint with a home retrofit, other benefits to your home’s energy efficiency include a warmer, cosier, healthier home with a consistent temperature and instant hot water, increasing the property value.

Future-proofing your home is easier than ever with Electric Ireland Superhomes and the significant grant funding available through SEAI.

For more information on Electric Ireland Superhomes and retrofitting, visit www.electricirelandsuperhomes.ie

Visit Electric Ireland Superhomes Home Energy Upgrade Pavilion on Stand R36 + R38 at the PTSB Ideal Home Show all weekend.

The PTSB Ideal Home Show takes place from 20th to 22nd October, RDS Dublin.

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