SEAI Home energy saving Grants
Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Who can avail of the SEAI Grant scheme?

It is a National scheme and therefore all homeowners of dwellings built before 2006 may apply. Landlords and owners of multiple properties may also apply, however they must submit a separate application form for each property. If you are a landlord or a management company considering an entire building upgrade, please contact SEAI before applying online for the grant.

See the link below to find out more information

http://www.seai.ie/Grants/Home_Energy_Saving_Scheme/HES_FAQ/Homeowner%20FAQ/#avail

Eco apartments
Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Sketch scheme design starts for Eco aparrtments.

Under the new BER system this will be one of only a handfull of apartment schemes to achieve the much coveted A1 status and will set a benchmark for apartment development.
The concept is to be a low carbon, contemporary and stylish development fusing modern with ecological design.

Sustainable house, design stage starts
Friday, March 12, 2010

Doyle and Partners are starting a new one off house in Co Wexford which we hope to get to passive house or A1 rated standard. Most houses in Ireland at the moment are at an E or F rated standard. Under the new building regulations part L introduced in 2006 substantial reductions in energy consumption and carbon emissions are required

Sustainable Feature to be included in house :

• Rainwater harvesting
• LED Lighting
• Ecocem cement
• Really low U-Values through good insulation
• Air tightness
• Wood pellet boiler
• Solar panels
• Solar gain living area south facing
• Sustainably resourced timber