Show Notes
Sinead Ryan kicks off our latest Podcast season, chatting with Brian McIntyre from SEAI about ways to reduce your energy use in your home, saving you both money and carbon emissions. They cover the basics, such as where to start, understanding your energy use, getting your home assessed and sharing the no-cost, low-cost solutions in addition to bigger investment options. Later in the episode, Sinead is joined by Architect Andre Negri who has spent the last 13 years transforming old homes into luxury A rated homes. Tune in to gain a comprehensive understanding of how to make your home more energy-efficient and sustainable.
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