The Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme provides energy efficiency improvements in the homes of the elderly and vulnerable
The Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme provides energy efficiency improvements in the homes of the elderly and vulnerable, making their homes more comfortable, healthier and more cost effective to run. By insulating your attic to SEAI standards, you could save 25-35% on your heating bills. Insulating your wall with insulation bead saves you 15-25% on your heating bills.
IRD Duhallow has delivered insulation services under the Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme (BEWHS) since 2006. This service is provided free of charge to eligible householders. IRD Duhallow administers this service across Cork, Kerry and South Limerick.
What services are available?
The service involves the installation of standard energy efficiency measures appropriate to the eligible household subject to survey.
The measures currently available under this scheme are:
- Attic insulation.
- Draught proofing.
- Lagging jackets.
- Low energy light bulbs.
- Cavity wall insulation.
- Mechanical Extract Fans
- Ventilation measures
- Energy advice.
- Building Energy Rating Certificate
Who is eligible?
IRD Duhallow’s Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme is available to homes which meet the following criteria:
- Owner occupied
- Constructed before 2006
- The owner is in receipt of one of the following: Fuel Allowance as part of the National Fuel Scheme or Job Seekers Allowance for over six months and with children under 7 years of age or Family Income Supplement
Areas Covered
IRD Duhallow delivers this service in Cork, Kerry and South Limerick.
How do I apply?
Contact IRD Duhallow on 029 60633 or email duhallow@irdduhallow.com to receive an application form.
Staffing & Training
The Warmer Homes Scheme is overseen by Coordinator Colm Crowley and five staff under the Community Services Programme (CSP), funded by Pobal. Other programmes, such as Rural Social Scheme, Tus and Community Employment also provides staff to work with our installers. Training continues to be a vital element in the development of our service including manual handling, working at heights training, abrasive wheel training, mobile tower scaffold training, installer insulation training and Safe Pass. Our cavity wall teams have received training from Envirobead Insulation on surveying and insulation and are certified with the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) to deliver Bonded Bead Cavity Wall Insulation. IRD Duhallow achieved ISO Certification for our Integrated Management System. This system includes ISO9001 (Quality), ISO14001 (Environmental) and OHSAS 18001(Safety).
