NB: This position is filled as of 2023-11-23. We hope to hire additional Technical Advisors over the coming months and years. You can register your interest for similar future opportunities below. Job Overview Conduct Technical Assessments and advise clients on improving the energy performance of their homes. The role involves a mixture of site surveying, …
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Use this calculator to determine how big your pipes need to be for your heat pump. Note, the calculator gives the minimum size – choose the next available size up. Power Output This is the maximum power that you want to get from the heat pump. In Ireland, it’s typically specified as the power you …
Technical Assessments for Heat Pump Grants To qualify for the SEAI heat pump grant, you must get a Technical Assessment done on your home before installing the heat pump. This Technical Assessment must be carried out by an independent and qualified professional (not someone working for a heat pump installation company). After the Technical Assessment …
How much can you save with a heat pump? Heat pumps save you money by pumping free outdoor heat into your home, instead of burning expensive fuels for heat. However, they do require electricity to operate, so savings are substantial but not 100%. The exact amount you can save depends on two things: Your current …
What is an air-source heat pump? An air-source heat pump extracts warmth from outdoor air, and delivers it to your home. There are two ways that a heat pump can deliver warmth to your home. The first is by blowing warm air through a vent. But the more common way is to pump warm water …
Heat pumps that extract warmth from the Earth are classified as geothermal. Another name for this is ground-source. Conversely, heat pumps that extract warmth from outside air (air-source) are are not considered to be geothermal. This article clears up the confusion between ground-source heat pumps, geothermal energy, and underfloor heating. What is geothermal energy? Geothermal …
With the Irish government offering heat pump grants of up to €6,500, it’s no wonder that thousands of Irish people are installing heat pumps each year. But a heat pump is not the right choice for everyone. In particular, heat pumps don’t work well in poorly-insulated houses. Read on to learn what makes heat pumps …
Use our heat pump size calculator for a quick estimate of the required heat pump capacity for your home. However, you should not choose a heat pump size based on this calculator alone. More detailed calculations must be done by a qualified installer before fitting, as accurate heat pump sizing is very important. How to …
How many kWh does a heat pump use per year? The kWh (electricity) use of a heat pump varies widely depending on: In general though, heat pumps in Irish houses can typically consume anywhere from 1,000 to 10,000 kWh per year. A heat pump in a typical 3-bedroom semi-d with adequate insulation would use around …
How Much Does a Deep Retrofit Cost in Ireland? Use our deep retrofit cost calculator to estimate the cost for your home. Note however – these figures are very approximate. Every house is different. The cost of a deep retrofit varies widely, mainly depending on: The energy efficiency of the house before the retrofit The …
