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Energy Efficiency - December 2024 Update
Briain Kelly
December 17, 2024
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Welcome to the last Newsletter of the year from Energy Efficiency Ireland, bringing you the latest in news and tips on ways to save money in your home through renewable energy and keeping an eye on your electricity.
Comparing Electricity Plans
The end of the year is a perfect time to look at your electricity bill and start looking for a better deal. The easiest way to save money on your electricity is to switch providers regularly in order to avail of the best discounts, welcome bonuses, and other incentives.
We’ve made a handy guide for all the information you need to compare electricity prices.
Choosing an Electricity Plan for Your Electric Vehicle
A lot of people are considering making the switch to an EV to save money on their travel. However, while getting caught up in choosing the right electric car and charger, you might not have considered if you have the best electricity plan for EV charging.
Read our guide of some tips on things to look for in an electricity plans, and what to avoid.
Energy Saving Tips for the Holidays
Christmas and New Year’s can be an expensive time of the year for households’ energy usage. With Christmas decorations adding to the electricity bill and Winter weather increasing your heating needs, the costs can add up quickly.
Here are a few tips to reduce your energy consumption this holiday period.
Use LED Christmas Lights: LED lights can use at least 75% electricity than regular bulbs.
Smart Plugs & Lights: Having smart plugs timed to go on and off at certain times can reduce the hassle of turning off lights, and save money on leaving them on.
Lower the Thermostat: When there are guests round over the holidays, lots of lights on, and maybe a roaring fire, you can afford to reduce the temperature of the thermostat.
Cook Carefully: With lots of cooking done over the holidays, turn off the oven five minutes early to use less energy, and don’t put hot leftovers directly into the fridge.
Get Solar Panel Grants While They’re Going
Getting an SEAI grant can significantly help with cutting the cost of having solar panels installed on your home, and the best time to get one is now.
The Solar PV grant is being cut by €300 per year, with the next cut due to come into effect on January 1.
We’ve made a video guide with everything homeowners need to know to get the full €2,100 grant that’s still available to grab.
The Future of Solar Looks Bright in Ireland
Solar Power is growing at a tremendous pace in Ireland, with vast quantities of PV panels being installed on people’s homes and businesses, as well as a tremendous growth in solar farms.
Here are some of the largest solar farms either already operational, under construction, or in the pipeline in Ireland.
Understanding the Cost of EV Chargers
If you’re thinking of getting an electric car, then you’ll most likely want a home EV charger to take advantage of the lower cost of running your EV from domestic electricity.
There are many EV chargers on the market with different features and prices. We help you to understand what factors into the price of an EV charger, and what you can expect to pay.
