Organisation: Tipperary Energy Agency

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<p>The aim of course is a cosy home that doesn't cost the earth to heat. For older houses, retrofitting could eventually pay for itself in energy savings — but it will certainly involve a significant outlay to begin with. Picture: Getty Images</p>

residential

Cold facts and uncomfortable truths about retrofitting our homes

With the soaring costs of energy, the Irish Examiner Property team asked Superhomes to assess two very different homes built a century apart to see how much it costs to improve their energy rating

<p>Apart from the restrictions of the past 18 months, the number of homes being retrofitted has been increasing steadily, and it is expected that up to 30,000 houses per year will get the retrofit treatment by 2023. Picture: Getty Images</p>

news

Three fifths of Irish homes need major retrofit to improve energy efficiency

general

#Budget2020 Case studies: How the public reacted to Paschal's Budget

farming

Dramatic uptake in renewable energy generation on farms forecast

business

Job of the week: The Tipperary Energy Agency

business

Experts agree food and energy production are compatible

Agriculture must focus on green energy opportunities

The recent Energy in Agriculture featured 30 talks, six demonstration events and 45 exhibitors — all focusing on the sustainable use and production of energy in the agricultural sector.

Mon, 05 Sep, 2016

Technology vital in energy efficiency, says Teagasc

Energy efficiency and the adoption of related technology are two ways in which a farm business can improve its competitiveness and lower its carbon footprint.

Mon, 29 Aug, 2016

Wood future bright as groups seeks to expand services

TIMBER for fuel makes sense on the farm for Limerick and Tipperary Woodland Owners chairman Michael Ryan.

Thu, 17 Oct, 2013

Green grants to make homes more eco-friendly

Green grants to help homeowners make their houses more eco-friendly were launched today by Energy Minister Eamon Ryan.

Thu, 24 Apr, 2008

Macra appoints chief executive

MACRA na Feirme, whose annual conference begins in Clonmel tonight, has announced the long awaited appointment of a new chief executive. He is Edmond Connolly, Aughnabroone, Carrick-on-Suir, Co Waterford, the current assistant chief executive of South Tipperary County Enterprise Board.

Fri, 26 Oct, 2007