On Tuesday, the Cabinet signed off on a new scheme to support households across Ireland in coping with rising energy costs next year.
The expected chill could see Irish homeowners opting to switch the heating on full blast amid these rising energy prices. Turn the thermostat for your living areas down to 20°C, and the temperature in hallways and bedrooms to between 15-18°C.Organise it to have your heating on at set times when you are at home and off when you are out.By using heating controls, you can save up to 20% on your heating bill.A BER Assessment A Building Energy Rating or BER assessment is carried out by a SEAI registered assessor.
Insulation A home loses up to 30% of its heat through the walls and 30% through a poorly insulated attic.