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Hugh Wallace's Renovation & Retrofit Journey
Welcome to the first episode of Season Two. We’re delighted to kick things off with renowned architect and television presenter, our brand ambassador Hugh Wallace as our first guest.
Hugh tells us all about the renovation and retrofit of his house - a modern take on Victorian design that highlights the potential of sustainable retrofitting. Hugh has partnered with Electric Ireland Superhomes to navigate the complexities of grants, insulation, and heat pump technology.
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.
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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