household energy Archives - Green News Ireland

Retrofitting rentals: where the housing and climate crises collide

13 August 2021 Aisling* loves where she lives. She has a spacious room with a big window. The neighbourhood is nice, too. She lives near friends, public transit and a vibrant community. Everything she needs is in walking distance. “It’s a great spot,” she told The Green News. But her Read more…

By admin, 3 yearsAugust 13, 2021 ago

Irish homes get D grade on Building Energy Rating

News

Half of Irish homes have an energy ‘D’ rating or lower

November 16th 2016 Half of Irish homes have a ‘D’ energy rating and changing that will be a “major challenge”, the EPA have revealed. According to the State of the Environment report made available by the EPA, 50% of Ireland’s housing stock has a D-rating on the Building Energy Rating Read more…

By David Hayden, 8 yearsNovember 16, 2016 ago