Home retrofit advice centre

Start your journey to cosier, more economical and greener living

Welcome to our home upgrade & energy retrofit advice centre

We’ve put together this collection of guides, videos, FAQs and real-life upgrade stories to help you plan your journey to a cosier, more energy efficient home, that's much cheaper to run and has a lower carbon footprint.

But if you're already ready to begin your upgrade or would prefer expert guidance every step of the way, simply get in touch to arrange a call-back. One of our advisors will arrange a free home survey and walk you through the costs, finance options, available grants and the best upgrade solutions for your home.


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5 reasons to make a retrofit your home improvement priority

Eamon Brownlee SSE Airtricity Energy Services Manager

Video guide: Getting started with your home upgrade

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Lower cost loans for home energy improvements

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Confused about SEAI grants?

Let our guide do the explaining

Step by step energy upgrade guides

Packed with videos, insights and answers to frequently asked questions, the guides below provide more information on some of the most popular energy upgrades undertaken by Irish homeowners. Get answers to your questions - wherever you're starting from - and whether you want to take things one step at a time or undertake a complete deep retrofit as a single project.


Attic insulation

Smart energy savings start with good attic insulation

wall insulation

Choosing the right wall insulation for your home

Heat pump single

Why heat pumps are the future of home heating in Ireland

Solar panels pv on roof tops of Irish homes

Using solar panels to generate electricity

Duracell solar battery in living room

Smart tech becomes a game changer for solar batteries

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Cheaper and more efficient EV charging

Get to know your BER (Building Energy Rating)

Check out our BER explainer
BERs explained: finding & improving yours & the costs.  
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Free tool to check your BER!
Free Home Upgrade Calculator: get a quick view of YOUR home’s BER  
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Energy upgrade case studies

Anne and Aiden share their 'One Stop Shop' journey to a warm and cosy A-rated home.
Home Upgrade
30 Nov 2023
Anne and Aiden share their 'One Stop Shop' journey to a warm and cosy A-rated home
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Mary Nash and her dog in front of the house
All News, Home Upgrade, Generation Green
30 May 2024
Mary Nash shares her 'One Stop Shop' journey to improve her home's BER
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All News, Home Upgrade, Generation Green
9 Jun 2024
Peter and Martina Jones' 'One Stop Shop' journey
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Would you like a cosier, more energy efficient home? Meet Orla and George from Co. Westmeath. With the help of the 'One Stop Shop' home upgrade team, their home is now light and airy while also being warm, cosy and welcoming in the winter months.
Home Upgrade
30 Nov 2023
Orla and George have transformed their cold house into a warm and welcoming A-rated home
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The ultimate energy upgrade jargon buster

Home energy upgrade & retrofit terminology made simple

Further resources for more sustainable living

Smart Hub
Learn how to get more from your smart meter.  
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EV Hub
Explore products, partners and expert guides to power your EV journey.  
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Phone
01 484 7301

Monday to Thursday: 9am-5pm

Friday: 9am-4.30pm

Email us
bookings@sse.com

To arrange a callback

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Grants offered are provided by the Government of Ireland through the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI).