The Irish Times

Carr Communications profits exceed €81K

PR company received Government pandemic supports during period, says MD

Mon May 02 2022 - 21:31

How a simple Cork bungalow was transformed into an award-winning showstopper

Kinsale-based architects unlocked the potential of their home with stunning results

Sat Apr 30 2022 - 06:00

Energy efficiency starts with everyday decisions

Upgrading the energy efficiency of your home has many long-term benefits

Thu Apr 28 2022 - 01:00

Scheme turns energy generation into community funding

Renewable Electricity Support Scheme supports sustainable community energy projects

Thu Apr 28 2022 - 00:00

Home retrofits: The how, the why and the hidden costs

One-stop shops will simplify a complex process, tailored to individual needs

Thu Apr 28 2022 - 00:00

Electric cars are too expensive? New figures suggest not

It is claimed EV buyers could stand to save as much as €3,900 per year on motoring costs

Wed Apr 27 2022 - 05:55

Microgeneration set to play a big role in Ireland’s energy transition

Solar power set to fuel democratisation of energy

Wed Apr 27 2022 - 00:00

Irish finance providers enabling investors to go green

Energy utilities have joined banks and other investment firms in offering green finance

Fri Apr 22 2022 - 00:00

Retro has never been so trendy, so why not take the plunge?

Permanent tsb Ideal Home Show a chance to run the rule over home energy upgrade scheme

Fri Mar 11 2022 - 00:00

Home retrofits: A guide to costs, grants, time frames and best ways to approach the project

Many homeowners are avoiding deep retrofits and opting for a step-by-step approach

Fri Mar 11 2022 - 00:00

Minister urges drivers to slow down and cut fuel consumption

Risk of rationing ‘low’, but anything could happen in ‘very mad world’, cautions Ryan

Wed Mar 09 2022 - 14:08

Rising heat-related emissions a ‘serious challenge’ to climate targets, study finds

SEAI publishes study outlining options to reach net zero emissions in heat sector

Tue Feb 22 2022 - 17:22

Ryan denies retrofitting scheme will be ‘next mica scandal’

‘This is not a heat of the moment energy crisis or price crisis response,’ Minister tells Dáil

Thu Feb 17 2022 - 18:41

Retrofitting grants: How much will you get and is it worth it?

Why do it? For the environment and a warmer, more valuable home

Sat Feb 12 2022 - 06:00

The Irish Times view on the home retrofit scheme: now for the delivery

Deep retrofits are one of the most effective ways of reducing household vulnerability to shocks from fluctuating fossil fuel prices

Wed Feb 09 2022 - 18:45

No room for past failures with €8bn retrofitting scheme

Analysis: Increasing energy efficiency of Irish homes critical to meeting climate targets

Wed Feb 09 2022 - 01:00

Q&A: What are the benefits and challenges of retrofitting homes?

Government set to announce details of enhanced home insulation scheme for deep retrofits

Mon Feb 07 2022 - 17:27

Double-fronted Edwardian in Terenure for €1.25m has ‘forever home’ potential

Five-bed with huge garden needs renovation but new owners can make this a home for life

Thu Jan 27 2022 - 06:00

Extended and renovated Sandymount home with flexible layout for €2.35m

Five-bed house in quiet cul de sac was redesigned for cosy energy efficiency

Thu Jan 20 2022 - 06:00

DAA names Andrea Carroll as head of sustainability

New appointee joins from Amazon Web Services

Tue Jan 04 2022 - 12:22

Eamon Ryan opens consultation on Ireland’s use of geothermal energy

Licensing system planned for exploration and capture of heat from below Earth’s crust

Tue Dec 28 2021 - 15:58

Microgeneration scheme could support solar panels on 70,000 properties

State may be able to produce 1 GW of solar power from ‘customer-scale generation’ by 2030

Wed Dec 22 2021 - 15:49

Only a quarter of car buyers will go electric in the next two years

Work still needed to educate and inform the wider car-buying public on EVs

Wed Dec 08 2021 - 00:00

Should you get a home charger for your electric car?

If you have off-street parking, it’s the way to go. But there are many aspects to consider

Wed Dec 01 2021 - 06:45

Motor industry to argue for retention of EV incentives

Supply of EVs could be boosted if State were to replace fleet every two years – lobby group

Tue Nov 30 2021 - 01:00

Solar panels aren’t for every home: 10 smart ways to make your house energy efficient

Retrofitting can be done all at once – or over several years, chartered surveyors advise

Fri Nov 12 2021 - 06:00

Deep retrofitting: ‘The quality of life in the house certainly improved’

Pauline Conway spent €80,000 making her Dublin home as comfortable as possible

Fri Nov 05 2021 - 18:12

Growing momentum countrywide to embrace energy efficiency

‘Working together means a shared workload, better value for money and bigger impact’

Thu Oct 28 2021 - 00:00

Green electricity developers say they are shut out of the national grid

State agencies blamed for long delays in processing applications to connect to grid

Mon Oct 18 2021 - 05:15

Charge point operator EasyGo secures €15m to expand network

Move will address significant deficit in charge infrastructure across Ireland, company says

Mon Oct 18 2021 - 05:12

Climate council set to agree economy-wide carbon ceiling

Recommendation based on emission ranges in each sector will be platform for carbon ‘budgets’

Sun Oct 17 2021 - 22:46

Green mortgages are increasingly popular, but do they work?

These products give preferential rates for high BER rating but can they effect real change?

Fri Oct 15 2021 - 00:00

Energy costs and contraception top readers’ minds after Budget 2022

Cheaper transport for young adults attracts mixed reaction in live online Q&A session

Wed Oct 13 2021 - 16:37

‘Vulnerable will struggle to keep their homes warm’ – Richard Boyd Barrett

Budget 2022: Climate actions ramped up to include retrofitting houses, says Eamon Ryan

Tue Oct 12 2021 - 20:11