Warm or Cold Attic? Find the Right Insulation for Your Home

Understand the different purposes, costs, and requirements in home insulation between a warm attic and a cold attic.

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Briain Kelly
October 30, 2025

Inside this Edition:

  • Warm Attic vs Cold Attics - What’s the difference when insulating your house?

  • How Many Solar Panels Does Your Home Need?

  • Kirsty explains how one solar calculator shows your home’s potential

  • AC vs DC Charging for Electric Vehicles

  • Solar Batteries vs Power Diverters - Which is better for your home?

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Warm Attic vs Cold Attics - What’s the difference when insulating your house?

Attic insulation is usually the first job on the cards for home energy upgrades for its cost-effectiveness and simplicity.

But there is more than one way to add insulation to your attic that determines whether it is a warm or cold space.

Our guide explains what insulation is used to achieve both effects, and why you might choose one or the other option.

Warm Attic v Cold Attic - Different Ways to Insulate an Attic - Energy Efficiency

Attic insulation is a relatively easy and inexpensive way to make your home more comfortable and energy efficient. There are two main ways to insulate an attic, at the ceiling level or the rafter level.

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How Many Solar Panels Does Your Home Need?

Thinking about getting solar for your home? Before you go spending thousands of euro you should think about how many solar panels your home needs.

Your electricity usage, the layout of your roof, and your budget are among the factors that will affect this major design decision. Read on to learn more.

How Many Solar Panels Do I Need in Ireland - Energy Efficiency

If you’re thinking about investing in solar panels in Ireland, then you might start by asking yourself how many solar panels you need for your home.

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Kirsty explains how one solar calculator shows your home’s potential

Kirsty explains the ins and outs of the EnergyEfficiency.ie solar panel calculator. This all in one calculator shows your roof’s suitability for solar power, along with all of your projected costs and savings.

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AC vs DC Charging for Electric Vehicles

What controls the speed and power of an EV charger? Well, one of the most important factors is whether it’s an AC or DC charger.

What’s the difference between AC and DC charging, and why does it matter so much for electric cars? Read on to find out.

AC v DC Electric Vehicle Charging - Energy Efficiency

Speak to Energy Efficiency today to get the best quotes on the market for EV charging stations for your home or business.

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Solar Batteries vs Power Diverters - Which is better for your home?

You want to squeeze the most out of your home’s solar panels to maximise your savings. That means deciding what to do with any unused electricity.

One option is adding a solar battery or power diverter. We explain what these devices do, how they use your solar energy, and their comparative costs and savings.

Solar Batteries vs Power Diverters - Energy Efficiency

While purchasing solar panels you may also be looking at getting some other green energy appliances at the same time such as a power diverter or a solar

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That’s it for this week. If you want to learn more about how you can save more in your home while living more sustainably, then keep an eye out for our next edition.

That’s it from us. Until the next time.

Briain Kelly,