Passive home tech a ‘no brainer’ for next government

The government should follow the lead of Dún Laoghaire/Rathdown County Council and ensure that new homes and commercial buildings nationally are built to passive house standards, according to the Passive House Association of Ireland.

The standards, significantly more stringent than those currently imposed on builders by the Planning and Development Act, means offices and homes are up to 90% cheaper to heat.

The benefits of passive house technology were outlined yesterday at the opening of the German-Irish Passive House and Energy Efficient Buildings Conference being held in Dún Laoghaire.