Comfort up, carbon down: 'Deep retrofit brings the whole home to a very high level of energy efficiency and sustainability'

Kya deLongchamps and Eve Kelliher find out all about the financial aids available for renovations

An increasing number of Irish householders are engaging with the sustainable policies contained in Ireland’s Climate Action Plan and adding at least 1% in value to every increment they scale on the BER’s green ladder. Pictures: iStock

We’re moving steadily towards a more sustainable future, starting right behind our A-rated front doors.

Retrofitting promises year-round comfort, so whether you’re hovering on the brink of a whole-house energy renovation, preparing to refurbish a vacant or derelict house, or simply want to add a touch more efficiency to slim down your utility bills, focused energy upgrades are proven investments. Just about every building sulking in the Cs to Fs of BER ratings is a diamond-in-the-rough.