In response to the climate crisis and increases in the cost of living, Athlone & Castlerea Credit Union want to help homeowners in the both locations make their homes greener and warmer in 2024.
Athlone & Castlerea Credit Union are working with homeowners through their Greenify loan product to help finance home energy upgrades making homes more energy efficient and comfortable as well as cheaper to run.
“Loans of up to €75,000 for up to 10 years are available to homeowners looking to greenify their homes. Athlone & Castlerea Credit Union is committed to making green home energy upgrades more accessible and affordable for members. Upgrading the energy efficiency of your home is a really worthwhile investment. Remember you only have to pay for an energy upgrade once, but you have to pay for your energy usage every month, so you really do reap the benefits in terms of savings on energy costs,” Head of Lending Liam Flannery from Athlone & Castlerea Credit Union, speaking on behalf of Greenify, said.
For homeowners looking to improve the energy efficiency of their home this year, the Greenify Guide contains lots of helpful information. The guide breaks down the steps involved in securing finance and implementing home energy upgrades. It includes a detailed overview of the home energy improvements available on the market, from small upgrades to large scale investment.
While a full retrofit of a home can require a large investment, there are small wins homeowners in the Athlone and Castlerea area can look at to make their homes more efficient. For example, fit a lagging jacket to your hot water cylinder or switch to LED lightbulbs.
“Making your home more energy efficient will have long term benefits for your wallet as well as the planet. Athlone & Castlerea Credit Union can help you finance home energy upgrades and offers personalised support. We specialise in taking a flexible approach, to make finance more accessible for projects of any size. For any homeowner who wants to find out more about how to access a Greenify loan, they can call into our offices in Irishtown, Monksland (Athlone ) or Castlerea or they can visit www.accu.ie,” Mr Flannery concluded.
