Why Renewable?
Price Comparison– Pellet V’S Oil
Wood Pellet
Usage: 4000(kgs)
Cost per Unit: €207(tonne)
Total: €828
Oil
Usage: 2000(Ltr)
Cost per Unit: €0.85(Ltr) (price correct at time of issue, September 2008)
Total: €1700
Based on typical household using 2000 litres of oil in a heating season
(2 tonne pellets: 1,000 litres of oil)
Advantages of Pellets
1, “Carbon Neutral”,
2, Reduces Ireland’s reliance on imported fuels
3, Provides sustainable jobs in the local economy
4, Easy to store and clean
5, Much cheaper
Grants
The Greener Homes Scheme provides assistance to homeowners who intend to purchase a new renewable energy heating system for existing homes. The scheme is administered by the SEI and aims to increase the use of renewable energy and sustainable energy technologies in Irish homes.
What Level of Funding is available?
Solar Thermal Space and or Hot water heating Vacuum Tube €300 per m² (to max 6m²)
Solar Thermal Space and or Hot water heating Flat Plate €250 per m² (to max 6m²)
Wood Chip/Pellet Stove €800
Biomass WoodPellet Stove with Back Boiler €1,400
Wood Chip/Pellet Boiler €2,500
Wood Gasification boiler €2000
EcoLogic Solutions are registered suppliers and installers for the
Greener Homes Scheme Grants.
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