Attic insulation is the most cost effective form of insulation upgrade. Due to the relatively low cost of installation, this upgrade will pay for itself in just a few years.
Grant = €250
A high efficiency gas boiler could save you up to €250 on your annual heating bills. There is a requirement to upgrade your heating controls also.
A cavity wall consists of two rows of brick or block walls with a cavity or space between them. This cavity can be injected with an insulating material to significantly improve the household insulation.
Grant = €400
Adequate heating controls will allow you to schedule when you require heating or hot water automatically. They will also allow you to control the temperature, saving you money.
Grant = €500
Internal dry lining is a practical method of insulating older households which don't have cavity walls. Insulation thickness can be chosen to suit room constraints.
By carrying out a BER assessment before works, it will help identify areas that would benefit from the upgrades. The after works, will show the savings impact in energy efficiency measures carried out. This will give you the confidence in the knowledge that the upgrades will reduce your annual energy bills.
Grant = €200
External lining is another practical method of insulating older households which don't have cavity walls. There may be a requirement to satisfy local planning constraints.