Highland Radio are delighted to partner with Coimisiún na Meán in launching a new series dealing with various topics on sustainability.
Donna-Marie Doherty of Highland Radio will have a weekly feature on Tuesdays at 12:30 covering a real mix of different topics and interviews with businesses and experts who have a common interest on expertise in sustainability.
Coimisiún na Meán stated; ‘”Ours to Protect”, is a unique and exciting audio project – a collaboration of local and regional broadcasters from across the country who have come together to tackle climate change, champion climate action, and inform and educate audiences all over Ireland about how they can make a difference.’
As Winter is now fast approaching, Donna-Marie speaks with Andrew Moore, plumbing manager at the Chadwicks Letterkenny branch, on the benefits of retrofitting insulation.
Tip Sheet:
Did you know?
• Retrofitting simply means making changes to an existing building with the overall aim of making improvements in that building’s energy efficiency, decreasing energy demand which reduces carbon emissions and energy costs.
• The National Residential Retrofit Plan sets out the Government’s approach to achieving the equivalent of 500,000 homes retrofitted to a Building Energy Rating of B2 / cost optimal and the installation of 400,000 heat pumps in existing homes to replace older, less efficient heating systems by the end of 2030.
• Examples of retrofitting include adding bracing to stiffen walls, reinforcing pillars, adding steel ties between walls and roofs, installing shutters on windows and improving the protection of important facilities and equipment.
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Ours to Protect Survey
Ecological Footprint Calculator.
Benefits of Retrofitting
• Reduce the level of heat loss through insulation and if necessary, replacement of inefficient windows and doors
• Installation of an efficient renewable heating system such as an air-source heat pump.
• A good ventilation system to maintain good air quality within the home.
For more information check out the below:
https://www.retrofit.ie/
Lawler Consulting
https://lawlerconsulting.com/retrofitting/#:~:text=What%20is%20Retrofitting,installing%20an%20energy%20management%20system
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland
https://www.seai.ie/news-and-media/government-launches-the-n/
Chadwicks
https://www.chadwicks.ie/
