Rockwool says education key to insulation scheme
ROCKWOOL IRELAND, the world’s leading producer of stonewool insulation, has welcomed the Home Energy Saving scheme, which could help Irish homeowners save up to €700 a year on their energy bills.
Rockwool Ireland, the world’s leading producer of stonewool insulation, has welcomed the Home Energy Saving scheme, which could help Irish homeowners save up to €700 a year on their energy bills. However the group has warned that further action is still needed to ensure consumers adopt the scheme in the current economic climate.
Under HES, the government is offering grants of between €200 and €4,000 to better insulate Ireland’s homes in order to save both money and the environment.
These subsidies cover the installation of roof and cavity wall, internal and external wall insulation, which could save individuals up to €4,200 on insulation materials, and potentially substantially improving a home’s BER score. Rockwool estimate that the homeowners’ contribution could be repaid in as little as three years through savings made on domestic fuel costs.
Rockwool also says the scheme should not be viewed in isolation. Given President Obama and Gordon Brown’s comments that building low-carbon economies will be key to helping countries grow out of the recession, the company claims that Irish businesses should aim to use the HES scheme as a platform to showcase all the low-carbon and environmental expertise, particularly in terms of construction products and materials, that the country has to offer and export.
Managing director of Rockwool Ireland Leo Hassett said: “Two issues on everyone’s minds these days are finances and the environment. We urge people to sign up to The Home Energy Saving scheme by getting in touch with Sustainability Energy Ireland now to see how they can improve their homes’ BER. This scheme has the potential to be a showcase for all the green building expertise that the Irish economy has to offer and the skills and technical expertise that we have available and can export to other countries also looking to build low-carbon economies.
“However, given that considerable strain on the nation’s finances, we urge the government and utility companies to do as much as they can to continue to educate consumers about the grants and encourage them to invest in green home improvements and improved environmental performance in their homes. Without this, the HES scheme promises much which may never transpire”.
Rockwool is also warning customers that not all insulation products have the same properties and that they should check to ensure the insulation they install meets all the fire resistance, acoustic insulation and thermal insulation needs of their home.
The firm also warns that homeowners need to check what contractors are doing with any old insulation products that are removed from their homes, as many require landfill disposal and cannot be recycled.
For more information on applying for an HES grant click here
Under HES, the government is offering grants of between €200 and €4,000 to better insulate Ireland’s homes in order to save both money and the environment.
These subsidies cover the installation of roof and cavity wall, internal and external wall insulation, which could save individuals up to €4,200 on insulation materials, and potentially substantially improving a home’s BER score. Rockwool estimate that the homeowners’ contribution could be repaid in as little as three years through savings made on domestic fuel costs.
Rockwool also says the scheme should not be viewed in isolation. Given President Obama and Gordon Brown’s comments that building low-carbon economies will be key to helping countries grow out of the recession, the company claims that Irish businesses should aim to use the HES scheme as a platform to showcase all the low-carbon and environmental expertise, particularly in terms of construction products and materials, that the country has to offer and export.
Managing director of Rockwool Ireland Leo Hassett said: “Two issues on everyone’s minds these days are finances and the environment. We urge people to sign up to The Home Energy Saving scheme by getting in touch with Sustainability Energy Ireland now to see how they can improve their homes’ BER. This scheme has the potential to be a showcase for all the green building expertise that the Irish economy has to offer and the skills and technical expertise that we have available and can export to other countries also looking to build low-carbon economies.
“However, given that considerable strain on the nation’s finances, we urge the government and utility companies to do as much as they can to continue to educate consumers about the grants and encourage them to invest in green home improvements and improved environmental performance in their homes. Without this, the HES scheme promises much which may never transpire”.
Rockwool is also warning customers that not all insulation products have the same properties and that they should check to ensure the insulation they install meets all the fire resistance, acoustic insulation and thermal insulation needs of their home.
The firm also warns that homeowners need to check what contractors are doing with any old insulation products that are removed from their homes, as many require landfill disposal and cannot be recycled.
For more information on applying for an HES grant click here
Last modified on Monday, 06 April 2009 13:54