09 May 2025
Make Your Home Greener — and Save More
Thinking about making your home warmer, more energy-efficient, and cheaper to run? You're not alone. Across Ireland, homeowners are embracing energy upgrades — and the results are impressive.
Why Upgrade?
Improving your home's Building Energy Rating (BER) isn't just good for the environment — it's smart for your wallet too. Recent data shows:
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Over 54,000 home energy upgrades were completed in 2024, a 13% increase from 2023.
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22,000 homes achieved a BER B2 or better rating, indicating a significant move towards energy-efficient living.
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3,609 upgrades included heat pumps.
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Almost 7,700 homes in energy poverty received free energy upgrades, highlighting efforts to support vulnerable households.
Source: https://www.seai.ie/news-and-events/news/record-year-of-progress
How We Can Help
At Mountmellick Credit Union, we're committed to supporting our community in Laois and Kildare. Our Greener Home Loans are designed to make energy upgrades more accessible:
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Lower interest rates for homes achieving higher BER ratings.
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Flexible loan options to suit various upgrade needs.
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Personalised support online or face to face to guide you through the financing process.
Whether you're aiming for an A, B, or improving from a lower BER, we have a loan option tailored for you.
Ready to Start?
Contact us to learn more about our Greener Home Loans and how they can benefit you. To get a better idea of your potential repayments you can use our loan calculator here.
Knowing where to start can be overwhelming. There are some fantastic resources available online, especially on the SEAI (Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland) website;
https://www.seai.ie/plan-your-energy-journey/for-your-home/guide-to-upgrades
