Blog – Energy Efficiency
Should You Install an EV Charger in Your Home?
Electric Vehicle Chargers in the Home In the Climate Action report published by the Government of Ireland this week, they have laid out plans to ban the sale of new fossil fuel cars from 2030 and to stop the granting of NCTs from 2045....
The Climate Action Plan 2019
Ireland's Climate Action Plan 2019 Summary The Built Environment The Government of Ireland have published a Climate Action Plan 2019, setting out a course to meet our climate change targets amongst several sectors. The ‘Built Environment’...
Achieving NZEB
What is the Nearly Zero Energy Building (NZEB) Standard? Nearly Zero Energy Building (NZEB) Definition “NZEB means a building that has a very high energy performance where the nearly zero or very low amount of energy required should be covered to a very...
Achieving Passive House
Achieving Passive House What is Passive House? “Passive House is a building standard that is truly energy efficient, comfortable and affordable at the same time. Passive House is not a brand name, but a tried and true...
A Guide to Rainwater Harvesting
Rainwater Harvesting With the level of rainfall we experience in Ireland, rainwater harvesting can be a great way to utilise our natural resource. Take a look at our comprehensive guide to rainwater harvesting to see how the system works and the benefits...
An Introduction to: Solar PV
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Panels What are they? Solar Photovoltaic (PV) panels are essentially panels installed to the roof of your house that convert daylight into electricity. How do they work? PV materials are...
Mechanical Heat Recovery Ventilation (MVHR)
Heat Recovery Ventilation Heat recovery ventilation is a heating system that uses what you already have rather than getting heat from an external source. Using what is already in the building increases efficiency and cuts down your energy bills. How does...
Renewable vs. Non-Renewable Energy
Renewable energy sources 1. Ground Source Heat pumps Ground source heat pumps are buried underground and use a combination of water and antifreeze to absorb heat from the ground and circulate it through a heat exchanger and into the heat pump....
How Greta Thunberg has Incited Global Action on Climate Change
'All we have to do is wake up and change' Greta Thunberg, who has been nominated for a nobel peace prize, made headlines globally for her inspiring proactive approach to tackling climate change. In an attempt to secure a better future, Greta and her classmates have...