Electric Ireland Superhomes
Electric Ireland Superhomes is a one stop shop for retrofit which looks after all the key stages of a home energy retrofit, from energy upgrade design through to the payment of SEAI grant funding. We engage leading contractors and experienced retrofit specialists to offer homeowners expert guidance through an often complex process. In a Superhome, insulation, air-tightness, advanced ventilation and a renewable energy heat pump work perfectly together to deliver the best possible energy system for a home.
Electric Ireland Superhomes aims to demystify and take the stress out of home energy upgrades and provide homeowners with peace of mind, quality assurance, and, when the retrofit is complete, the best home possible, upgraded to at least a BER rating of B2.
Electric Ireland Superhomes is a joint venture between Tipperary Energy Agency and Electric Ireland established in May 2021 with the aim of dramatically upscaling the Superhomes home retrofit one stop shop model that Tipperary Energy Agency has pioneered since 2015. Our ambition is to guide Irish homeowners to warmer, comfortable and more energy efficient homes and support the achievement of Ireland’s climate action targets through a commitment to deliver 35,000 home retrofits by 2030.
Electric Ireland Superhomes’ focus is whole-house, multi-measure deep retrofits, rather than individual energy upgrades, to bring homes to a minimum of a “B2” BER energy rating. This approach maximises energy efficiency and includes the introduction of an air to water heat pump, advanced ventilation (heat recovery or demand-controlled), airtightness improvement (reducing draughts and heat loss) and insulation to a very high standard. Results include significant savings in energy bills, a warmer, more comfortable and healthier home, a reduction in carbon emissions and an increased value of the property.
Stephen O’Connor, Managing Director Electric Ireland Superhomes said “To meet Ireland’s ambitious climate aims we need to radically improve the energy performance of our built environment. Domestic heating accounts for 6 MT (million tonnes) of CO2 every year or about 10% of Ireland’s total emissions while 80% of our housing stock has a BER energy rating of “C” or worse. Living in a warm, healthy, energy efficient home is the aspiration of everyone but a retrofit project can be daunting and complex. Electric Ireland Superhomes is a trusted adviser to homeowners nationwide embarking on this journey”.
Electric Ireland is the retail division of ESB (Electricity Supply Board) which was established in 1927 as a statutory corporation in the Republic of Ireland under the Electricity (Supply) Act 1927. With a holding of 95%, ESB is majority owned by the Irish Government. As a strong, diversified, vertically integrated utility, ESB operates right across the electricity market: from generation, through transmission and distribution to supply. In addition, ESB extracts further value at certain points along this chain: supplying gas, using our networks to carry fibre for telecommunications, developing electric vehicle public charging infrastructure and more. Recognised as Ireland’s leading energy provider, Electric Ireland supplies electricity, gas and energy services to over 1.2 million households and 95,000 businesses in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Tipperary Energy Agency is an independent social enterprise founded in 1998 that focusses on driving the energy transition through the provision of expertise, innovation and strong customer service. With a mission to lead the delivery of sustainable energy solutions in Tipperary and beyond, by advocating, educating and innovating on climate action, their vision is that all communities, businesses and citizens participate in the energy transition and achieve carbon neutrality. Tipperary Energy Agency has been pioneering the One Stop Shop model for home retrofits since 2015 having delivered over 30% of all heat pump led retrofits in Ireland to date.
