Posted by myhome on September 7th, 2008 in Green Building, Plumbing, Renewable Energy, Selfbuild, Solar
Solar water heating
An average household can save about 50% of the annual cost of hot water using solar panel.
There are two main types of solar water heating panels – flat plate and evacuated tubes (referring to the way in which water interacts with the panel). Evacuated tubes are more efficient than flat plate versions, so [...]
Posted by myhome on October 31st, 2007 in Green Building, Renewable Energy, Selfbuild, Solar
PTSB have launched a Green Mortgage – basically any PTSB Irish mortgage applicant can ask for the Green Mortgage – and get the following
1. 10% off a Botanic Greenhouse at www.botanicgreenhouses.ie
2. €1,000 discount off a Shomera at www.Shomera.ie
3. 15% off a new bicycle at www.cycleways.com
4. Free electricity meter (worth €42) when you spend €150 at [...]
