WE ALL KNOW to turn off the lights when we leave a room, to not leave the tap running and to keep doors and windows closed when the heating is on, but how else can we improve our home’s energy efficiency?

For older properties, an extensive home energy upgrade can be the solution. Taking a whole-house approach, a home energy upgrade will result in an improved BER, which in turn can reduce bills and make for a more comfortable place to call ‘home’. 

The upgrade can include wall and attic insulation, replacing windows and doors, and improving air tightness and ventilation, as well as installing renewable energy technologies in the home, with multiple grants available to support these works. 

So, how much do you know about having an energy efficient home? Take our quiz below to find out.

1. What does BER stand for?

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Building Energy Rating

Building Efficiency Rating

Brick Exertion Radar

2. A BER is calculated based on the amount of energy the home requires for which of the below services...

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Space and hot water heating

Ventilation

Lighting

All of the above

3. What % of heat can a home lose through poorly insulated external walls?

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15%

25%

35%

4. How do photovoltaic solar panels work?

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They generate renewable electricity from the sun

They reuse energy from appliances in the house

They generate electricity from the wind

5. True or false: You can reduce your heating bill by 10% by lowering your room temperature by just one degree.

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True

False

6. What is a heat pump?

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A plug-in heater

A renewable energy heating system

A type of radiator

7. What is the ideal temperature for a sitting room?

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18 degrees

20 degrees

23 degrees

8. True or false: Approximately 25% of the energy used in Ireland is used in our homes.

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True

False

9. What are the benefits of upgrading the energy efficiency of your home?

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Reduced energy bills

Reduced CO2 emissions

A warmer, cosier home

All of the above

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Improve your home’s energy efficiency by carrying out an extensive home energy upgrade. Find out more information about the works involved here, and about the grants available through the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland here.