“Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s needs, but not every man’s greed” ~ Mohandas K Gandhi

The amount of energy we use in our houses has grown massively in modern times. We have endless electrical appliances, and commodities like heating, lighting and our beloved cars!

Most of our energy comes from burning fossil fuels, like oil, which are non-renewable sources of energy, and massive pollutants. Saving energy is more vital than just switching to green energies. It will also save us money!

In less than 200 years we have consumed half of the world’s oil supplies, which took millions of years to form.

Sustainable energy options for your home:
For most of us, the question of sustainable living is most pressing when it comes to energy. With global oil production peaking and conflicts pushing the price of oil ever higher, alternative energy solutions are gathering pace. Choosing a renewable energy alternative for powering or heating your home makes sense on many levels.
- Good for the environment
- Supports local industry
- Not reliant on the volatile price of oil
- Significant grants from government
- The Greener Homes Scheme Grant (€300 - €6,500)
Have a look at www.sei.ie for information on grants, bio-energy, solar, wind, geothermal and more