The Irish Government Could be Paying to Upgrade Your Home - Are You Missing Out?

If you and your home qualify, you could get FREE upgrades to your insulation, windows, or heating system through the Warmer Homes Scheme.

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Briain Kelly
August 27, 2025

Yep, this isn’t a drill. The government is footing the bill to make your home more energy efficient, warmer in winter, and cheaper to run all year round!

Inside this issue:

Let’s dive right in!

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100% Funded Home Energy Improvements

Improve your home’s energy efficiency with new or improved insulation, windows, or heating systems with zero cost to you.

The Warmer Homes Scheme offers fully-funded home energy upgrades to people who meet the eligibility criteria.

Fully-Funded Home Energy Upgrades - Energy Efficiency

The SEAI provides grant support to help people with a vast range of home improvements to make them more energy efficient.

energyefficiency.ie/blog/fully-funded-home-energy-upgrades

Solar Battery Lingo Made Simple

Understanding the technical jargon is essential for making sure you’re making the best decision when investing in home upgrades like a solar battery.

That’s why we’ve put together a guide on some of the most essential terminology used to talk about battery storage systems.

Glossary of Solar Battery Terminology - Energy Efficiency

If you get a battery storage system installed in your home, you will likely be given a datasheet that comes with a lot of technical terms and numbers.

energyefficiency.ie/blog/glossary-of-solar-battery-terminology

Giving Single Use Plastics a Second Lease on Life

Single-use plastics are the bane of sustainability, but there are other ways to put them to use than intended, as Kirsty found out from her Dad.

Kirsty’s dad is living very green indeed by giving single-use plastics another lease on life for his plant nursery.

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🌱 Some of the seedlings showed up. Some… not so much.😂 Dad’s been reusing yoghurt pots, egg cartons, and old fruit containers to start off... See more

What Strength EV Charger Do I Need?

If you’re interested in getting an electric car, then you’ll probably want an EV charger for your home to go with it.

But with so many different charging speeds on offer, it’s hard to know what you really need.

Our guide will help you understand what strength home EV charger you need to ensure that you’re always able to get about.

What Strength EV Charger Do I Need? - Energy Efficiency

Charging your EV at home is the best way to get value for your money. But there are many different types of EV chargers available; different brands with

energyefficiency.ie/blog/what-strength-ev-charger-do-i-need

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,