The Building Energy Rating is a measure of how energy efficient your home is – the highest level being A1. Many Irish homes are in the D category or lower. The Government, through SEAI has made it a national priority to bring as many homes as possible up to a B2 BER rating .
“I’d always dreamed of having an A-rated house,” she said, “but to get it with a retrofit is just amazing!” If you install a heat pump in your home, you are not only improving the energy efficiency of your home and reducing your carbon footprint, but you are also addressing that most urgent of needs – creating a cleaner, healthier living environment in your home for you and your loved ones.
Just how much you want to upgrade your home and how quickly you want to do it are up to you. The first point of call should be to go on the SEAI website to see the full range of grant options and upgrades available. The Individual Energy Upgrades option gives you greater flexibility to choose the right upgrades for your home that suit your timescale, your needs, and your budget. You might want to take just a couple of steps initially. Perhaps you want to avail of the SEAI grant to upgrade your attic and wall insulation, install a heat pump, or get external wall insulation. There are over 1,000 contractors nationwide to choose from – all registered with SEAI to carry out individual energy upgrades.