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The Retrofit Podcast

How to get financially prepared for a retrofit with AskPaul (Paul Merriman)

Season 2, Ep. 2

This week on the Retrofit Podcast we are joined by Paul Merriman from AskPaul and David Flannery, Head Retrofit Advisor at Electric Ireland Superhomes. 


Together, they’ll walk you through budgeting tips, explain financing options like the new retrofit loans and green mortgages, and share some insider tips on making the most of grants. If you’re curious about retrofitting but worried about the costs, this episode is packed with friendly, practical advice to help you get started with confidence. 

 

Electric Ireland Superhomes is a One Stop Shop which looks after all the key stages of a home energy retrofit, from retrofit design through to project completion and management of SEAI grant funding. 


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 For more information on retrofitting, visit: https://electricirelandsuperhomes.ie/what-is-a-retrofit/  


Produced and hosted by Fergal O'Keeffe of lume.ie 

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