Approx. one third of petrol and diesel used by cars in Ireland annually is used for short trips of less than 8km.
Reduce the number of short trips by cycling, walking or carpooling to reduce fuel use, emissions and save money.
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According to @MaREIcentre just 5 appliances - electric shower, tumble dryer, dishwasher, fridge and washing machine - account for about half of electricity use.
Using these less will have a positive impact on reducing your bill and carbon footprint.
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Draughts can account for up to 15% of heat loss from your home
Reduce draughts in your home:
- Replace the seals around windows & external door openings.
- Fit an air-tight seal on your attic hatch door.
- Seal unused fireplaces.
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A BER assessment report will outline the steps you can take to increase the energy efficiency of your home to a minimum B2 energy rating
See The Greenify Guide on the Greenify website greenify.ie for more
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Ensuring you have 300-400mm of quilt insulation in your attic will eliminate most of this heat loss.
See The Greenify Guide for more information on how to greenify your home greenify.ie.
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Eating foods in season is a great way to #GreenifyYourLife.
With that in mind, here is a list of foods that are in season in August;
New Potatoes
Tomatoes
Strawberries
For more information see @Bordbia Best in Season Calendar.
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It is important to consider which way solar panels will be facing.
South-facing panels will generate a higher output for a shorter time but east-west panels will generate a lower output for longer periods.
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#GreenifyYourLife by unplugging appliances when they aren't in use. Appliances in standby mode still use 20% of the energy they would consume if they were on.
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#GreenifyYourLife by ensuring your fridge and freezer are at the correct temperature. Between 3°C and 5°C is the optimal fridge temperature and -18°C is the optimal freezer temperature.
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We are finally getting some warmer weather so why not turn down the temperature in your home to save on your heating bill? Reducing the inside temperature by just 1°C could save you up to 10% on your heating bill.
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More than 30,000 heat pumps were installed in Irish homes last year, bringing the total in the country to 120,000. Heat pumps can be a more environmentally friendly and energy efficient option for heating your home.
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#GreenifyYourLife by minimising the use of the tumble dryer and hanging washing out to dry where possible. This should be made easier with warm Summer weather we are all hoping for!
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There was a decrease of 7% in greenhouse gas emissions from people's homes in 2023.
This was the second substantial annual reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from the residential sector.
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Aerated shower heads inject air into the water stream, limiting water usage.
According to @EnergySvgTrust a water-efficient shower head could save a 4-person house approx €80 a year on gas for water heating.
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Draught-proofing windows, doors, letterboxes, fireplaces and loft hatches is a cheap and effective way to save energy and money at home.
This can be done professionally or by using draught excluder tape.
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There was a 6.8% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in 2023.
This represents the largest ever single-year reduction and brings Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions to their lowest level for three decades.
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Thermostatic Radiator Valves (TRVs) can be fitted to radiators in your home, allowing you to adjust heat output from the radiator and set different temperatures depending on how the room is used.
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Did you know? Dirty solar panels can reduce output by up to 20% without annual cleaning. Solar panels should be cleaned once a year to remove dirt that has built up so your energy generation can be maximised.
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Padraig Cahill who used a Greenify loan from his local credit union to renovate his home and bring it up to a BER A rating, hear the full story on our Youtube channel: youtu.be/dfpCwxuvSnw?si…
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