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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar speaking at the UN New York Climate Summit about phasing out oil exploration

Irish government to Phase out Oil exploration

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Oil Exploration to be phased out

It seems like every new headline is offering more incentives than ever to switch to renewable energy. This week,  Taoiseach Leo Varadkar told the United Nations Climate Action Summit in New York that the Government is planning to phase out oil exploration in Irish waters. “We will take coal off our electricity grid by 2025. Our renewable electricity will rise from 30% today to 70% in ten years,” Mr Varadkar added.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar speaking at the UN New York Climate Summit about phasing out oil exploration

Carbon taxes

The Taoiseach also expects a carbon tax to raise billions of euro over the next few years. An all-party Oireachtas committee has committed to raising carbon taxes from €20 a tonne to €80 a tonne by 2030. Banning oil exploration is just one of the first steps the government will need to meet its climate targets. The future of carbon taxes is still uncertain so investing in renewable energy for your home is a wise move. It will not only reduce your bills in the long term but also help to protect you from hefty charges which may be introduced in the upcoming budget.

 

Carbon tax written in emissions smoke from a factory stack

Energy Efficiency

Fossil fuels are increasingly becoming a thing of the past. Governments, industry, small businesses and homeowners all need to take action to ensure we have a renewable energy infrastructure in place for the coming years, which will see innovative new technology heating our homes and workplaces. The benefits of energy efficiency upgrades are short-term as well as long-term, for us and for the environment. Cheaper heating bills, warmer homes and protection from carbon taxes are just some of the benefits of heat pumps.

 

Air source heat pump

Heat Pumps

To meet EU environmental regulations by 2030, we need to make renewable energy our primary heat source. We need to completely eliminate our reliance on fossil fuels as soon as possible. Energy efficiency is also crucial, as less energy waste means less energy needs to be supplied from whatever source. Heat pump systems can be optimised by installing a mechanical ventilation heat recovery unit to ensure greater energy efficiency as well as cleaner, moisture-free air in your home. If you are ready for a cleaner, warmer home, get in touch with us today!

 

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Why Heat Pumps are good for the Environment

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The above video is from the Stiebel Eltron Academy in Germany explaining why Heat Pumps are good for the environment.

 

Technology Overview of Heat Pumps

Heat energy flows naturally from a hot place to a cold place. The main task of a heat pump is to move heat energy in the opposite direction i.e. from a cooler to a hotter place but energy is required to achieve this! There is a lot of natural energy available in our environment which can be tapped into and the role of the heat pump is to collect this energy and move it to where it’s needed.

The heat pump is the machine which drives the cycle of heat collection and release. A heat pump is similar to a fridge in the way it works except the process is opposite – the heat is taken from the air, ground and water and released into the building.

A heat pump uses an electric compressor which moves a fluid (called a refrigerant) around in a closed pipe circuit. A heat exchanger takes the heat from the surroundings, transfers it to the refrigerant circuit passing through the compressor, where its temperature is raised. The heat then passes through another heat exchanger, where it is transferred to the dwelling, and the cycle can start again.

The most common type of heat pumps are electrically driven with electricity used to drive the compressor. The collector, the heat pump unit, the heat distribution system and the control system all make up the heat pump system. There are  three main types of heat pump:

  • Air Source Heat Pumps- energy is extracted from the external air
  • Ground Source Heat Pumps – energy in the soil is extracted either by transferring heat from a horizontal bed of pipes laid flat in the soil or by transferring heat from pipes laid in a vertical borehole
  • Water Source Heat Pumps- energy in the water is extracted directly, either from wells or from rivers, streams
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SEAI announce Deep Retrofit Pilot Programme

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The SEAI have just announced the Deep Retrofit Pilot programme to tackle the challenge presented by the existing housing stock in Ireland, which continues to pose one of our greatest energy efficiency challenges.. A considerable portion of the current building stock performs poorly when compared against a building built to the current standards.

With government funding of €5 million allocated for 2017 to support this pilot, the SEAI is inviting applications for funding for deep retrofit projects in the residential market for dwellings constructed prior to 2006.

Deep retrofit is the significant upgrade of a building toward nearly zero energy requirements where it is practically feasible and achievable. Rather than upgrading isolated parts of the house, the whole home should be assessed as a system, looking at how energy is used and retained. For further details check out the link below or contact your local authority, local energy agency or community group. Applications will not be accepted from individual homeowners.

http://www.seai.ie/Grants/Deep-Retrofit-Programme/

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ISH Tradeshow Frankfurt 2017

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In his constant search for innovation, and bringing only the best products to the Irish market, Joe attends the ISH Tradeshow each year which is the World’s Leading Trade Fair for Energy, Air Conditioning Technology and Renewable Energies. It is the world’s biggest exhibition that covers all aspects of future-orientated building solutions including energy efficient heating technologies, renewable energies,  environmentally friendly air-conditioning, cooling and ventilation technology.

Over 2,400 exhibitors  from 61 countries, including all world-market leaders, launched their latest products, technologies and solutions onto the world market at the ISH Tradeshow each year.

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Nutherm at Home Improvement Show Galway

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The Home Improvement Show video from 2016 interviews Joe Clancy who explains what it is that Nutherm Galway do and some background on the business.

The Home Improvement Show has established itself over the last number of years as one of Ireland’s leading home and garden events. Whether you’re building your first home, extending, renovating, or upgrading, this show has something for everyone and of course Nutherm Galway are there each year to answer any questions you may have on heating, hot water and ventilation solutions. It is a unique chance for you the homeowner to meet the people you’ll be trusting to run your projects.

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Nutherm Galway wins GreenMe Award for Renewable Energy

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Nutherm Galway has received a GreenMe award for social responsibility and ethical practice thanks to our contribution to the growing renewable energy in the west of Ireland. Jo Gallagher of GreenMe presented Joe with the award. The Green Me Awards are the long-standing benchmark for excellence for those contributing to Green business practices in Ireland. The GreenMe awards were designed to recognise and reward creative work that communicates the importance of corporate social responsibility, sustainable development and ethical best practice in business or the community.

Among the other award nominees for the Western Region were Boston Scientific, Thermo King, Wow Energy and the Ardilaun Hotel. We were delighted to be considered alongside such well-established, reputable Galway companies who have been delivering quality services to customers all over the West of Ireland for years.

We attribute our success to the ongoing research in sourcing the best possible products available in the renewable energy industry. Huge advances in renewable energy technologies are happening every year and Nutherm Galway are always looking to deliver innovative solutions to customers looking for sustainable futures and value for money.

We were honoured to have been a recipient of the much sought-after Green Me Award and we strive to continue to provide the best renewable heating, hot water and ventilation systems in the West of Ireland. We design, install and commission heating and hot water systems to commercial and residential properties in Galway city and county. We only use premium German heat pumps from Stiebel Eltron and Waterkotte who we are proud to partner with. By choosing Nutherm Galway to provide a renewable energy system for your home we can guarantee that you’ll receive the best systems available on the current market and the best consultation and aftercare service. If you’re interested in making the switch to renewable energy, get in touch today!

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