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Natural Energy
We all need energy to make things work. Our bodies need to use energy to give us the power to move and do things. We use energy to make our cars and machinery move and keep us going for our daily needs. Energy is all around us, nothing happens without the use of it.
However, we have good energy and we have bad energy. Good energy is what nature gives us like the power of the sun, it makes us warm, gives us light and makes us feel good.
Bad energy gives us what we want and need but is not good for our health or nature. Example of this is when we burn fuel for heating. It gives us the warmth that we need but in return it pollutant's the atmosphere and the ozone layer.
The breakdown of the ozone layer is the cause for the greenhouse effect around the world and if we do not think about the environment there may not be a future for our children to enjoy the nature as we have the opportunity to do so.
As a house builder, you have the chance to incorporate natural energy in your project and help the environment and your pocket at the same time. By using natural energy you can cut back on your heating bills and live in a healthier space.
There are so many different methods of using natural energy and so many different products on the market to help you with your decision.
The cost of oil, gas and electric rises every day, so do yourself and environment a favour by going the natural way.
Grants are now available in Ireland:
Solar Thermal Space and or Hot water heating (Evacuated Tube) €300 per m2(to max.6m2 )
Solar Thermal Space and or Hot water heating (Flat Plate) €250 per m2 (to max.6m2 )
Heat Pump - Horizontal ground collector €2,500
Heat Pump - Vertical ground collector €3,500
Heat Pump - Water (well) to water €2,500
Heat Pump - Air source €2,000
Wood Chip/Pellet Stove €1,100
Biomass / Wood pellet Stove with integral boiler €1,800
Wood Chip/Pellet Boiler €3,000
How much could my chosen technolgies cost?
There is a wide range in product prices. The price depends on the size of the home, the size of heating system required and the product quality. The following are indicative prices for the various product categories:
Solar (per m2) €800 to €1,300
Biomass Wood Pellet Boiler €9,000 to €16,000
Biomass Stove €2,000 to €5,000
Biomass Stove with integral boiler €4,000 to €8,000
Heat Pump – Air Source €12,000 to €13,000
Heat Pump - Horizontal ground collector €13,000 to €15,000
Heat Pump - Water (well) to water €12,000 to €14,000
Heat Pump - Vertical ground collector €18,000 to €21,000
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