Resources
Department of Environment – Energy Efficient Light Bulb Proposal
http://www.environ.ie/en/Environment/Atmosphere/ClimateChange/LightBulbsPublicConsultation/News/MainBody,18646,en.htm
Building an Energy Efficient Home – Advice booklet from SEI (Sustainable Energy Ireland) for those involved in building a new house.
http://www.sei.ie/uploadedfiles/InfoCentre/Buildingenergyeffhome.pdf
How to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient – Tips from SEI (Sustainable Energy Ireland) on how existing homeowners can reduce their energy usage.
http://www.sei.ie/uploadedfiles/InfoCentre/energyefficiencyfornet.pdf
The Building Regulations Technical Guidance documents can be found listed here on the www.environ.ie website. These documents provide guidance on how to meet building regulations. The key documents of interest for Building energy Rating (BER) are Part F Ventilation and Part L Conservation of Fuel and Energy
http://www.environ.ie/en/TGD/
SEI (Sustainable Energy Ireland) have also published a number of buyers’ guides for those considering investing in energy efficient or renewable energy technology. These guides are useful in outlining the key questions to ask suppliers and the certifications to look for to ensure you get the most from your investment.
SEI (Sustainable Energy Ireland) buyers’ guide to Renewable Heat Pumps
http://www.sei.ie/uploadedfiles/RenewableEnergy/AbuyersguidetoHP20604.pdf
SEI (Sustainable Energy Ireland) buyers’ guide to Solar Water Heaters
http://www.sei.ie/Renewables/REIO_Library/SWHBuyersGuide.pdf
SEI (Sustainable Energy Ireland) buyers’ guide to Wood Pellet Stoves
http://www.sei.ie/Renewables/REIO_Library/WPBuyersGuide.pdf
SEI (Sustainable Energy Ireland) buyers’ guide to Wood Pellet and Chip Boilers
http://www.sei.ie/Renewables/REIO_Library/BoilerBuyersGuide.pdf
A renewable source of insulation
http://www.sheepwoolinsulation.ie/
