Get Low-Cost Loans for Home Energy Upgrades

Inside this Edition:

• Low-Cost Loans for Carrying Out Home Energy Upgrades

• What size solar inverter do you need?

• CCPC Safety Alert Issued for Electrocution Risk from 114,000 Heat Pumps

• Kirsty explains why getting solar panels for your home is a no-brainer

• EV Sales Continue to Grow in August 2025

• What is a kWh? - Common Energy Term Explained

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Low-Cost Loans for Carrying Out Home Energy Upgrades

The Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme is the best option for homeowners who are borrowing to make their home more energy efficient.

This government backed loan scheme offers interest rates as low as 3% when borrowing up to €75,000.

We go into what the eligibility criteria are for this loan scheme, what works you can carry out with it, and where you can get the best prices.

What size solar inverter do you need?

A solar inverter is an essential part of a solar PV system, but you want to make sure that you’re not overpaying for one that's too powerful or hampering yourself with one that’s too small.

Our guide explains the technical factors for your solar panels and home power usage that determine what capacity solar inverter you should buy.

CCPC Safety Alert Issued for Electrocution Risk from 114,000 Heat Pumps

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has issued a safety alert for more than 114,000 heat pumps in Ireland.

The Tucson heat pumps affected by the notice can continue to be used, but could pose a severe electrocution risk.

People with Tucson heat pumps are advised to check if their serial number matches one of the affected models.

Kirsty explains why getting solar panels for your home is a no-brainer

Kirsty lays it out plain and simple, that there’s no better time than the present to invest in solar panels for your home.

The right combination of low costs, generous grants, and the promise of years of free electricity means that you’d be a fool not to consider it.

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EV Sales Continue to Grow in August 2025

Budget 2026 - Tax Threshold for Selling Excess Solar Power Extended Three Years

Budget 2026 is here, and with it measures to support renewable energy and green technologies in Ireland.

One measure which will very much be supported by homeowners with solar panels is a three year extension of the €400 income threshold from selling excess solar power before tax applies.

We hope you enjoyed the articles this week. Together with your support, we are helping to build a greener, more affordable Ireland for everyone.

That’s your energy update. Until the next edition

Briain Kelly,

Editor, EnergyEfficiency.ie