Is Attic Insulation the Best Way to Improve Your Home?

Adding more and newer attic insulation to your home can save you hundreds of euro a year on heating bills, and make the place more comfortable.

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Briain Kelly
February 11, 2026

Inside this Edition:

  • How Much Can Attic Insulation Save You on Heating?

  • What is Spray Foam Insulation? - Is it Right for Your Home?

  • How are Solar Panels Attached to Your Roof?

  • Save Money Driving with a Home EV Charger

P.S. Thinking about solar panels? Click here to compare local installer prices now »

How Much Can Attic Insulation Save You on Heating?

Up to 25% of your home’s heat is lost through the roof, costing you a fortune on heating bills every year. Improving your attic insulation is the simplest and most cost-effective way to improve the energy efficiency of your home.

See our guide to how you can insulate your attic, how much it will cost, and the grants that can cover up to 80% of that cost.

Making your home warmer and more efficient with attic insulation

Save up to 25% on your heating bills with attic insulation. Discover the costs, benefits and SEAI grants that can help to future-proof your home today.

energyefficiency.ie/insulation/attic

What is Spray Foam Insulation? - Is it Right for Your Home?

If you have looked into insulation in the past few years, you have probably seen spray foam mentioned frequently. It is either the best thing on the market or sure to destroy your home.

But what is spray foam insulation, how does it work, and most importantly, is it right for your home improvements?

The uses and strengths of spray foam insulation | EnergyEfficiency.ie

Learn what spray foam insulation is, where and how it can be used in your home, along with its strengths and weaknesses as an insulation material.

energyefficiency.ie/blog/spray-foam-insulation

How are Solar Panels Attached to Your Roof?

You’ve no doubt seen many homes with solar panels on their roofs. Maybe you didn’t pay it much heed, or perhaps you wondered if they’d be safe during stormy weather.

A good solar panel mounting system is essential for the long term reliability of your solar panels. How this is done will differ depending on the type of roof you have. If you want to stay informed about how a home solar PV system works, then read on.

Solar mounting systems for Irish homes | EnergyEfficiency.ie

A solar mounting system must keep your solar panels in place for the next 30+ years. We explain what mounting systems are, the different types, and when they are used.

energyefficiency.ie/solar-technology/solar-mounting-system

Save Money Driving with a Home EV Charger

There are many reasons to switch to an electric car, from its reduced emissions to the lower rate of Motor Tax. But the best reason for using a home EV charger is that you can massively reduce your travel costs.

Read our comprehensive guide to home EV chargers in Ireland. Learn about their costs and the savings they deliver, how to choose the right charger for you and get the greatest use out of it.

Home EV Chargers Ireland Cost, Grant & Complete Guide | Energy Efficiency

Maximise energy savings with smart home EV charging. Learn installation costs, claim the €300 grant, and get the safe, efficient setup you need.

energyefficiency.ie/electric-vehicles/ev-charger

We hope that you found this week’s article interesting and informative. If you want to keep learning about the latest technologies driving Ireland’s green transformation, then keep reading. Until the next edition.

Briain Kelly,