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In an age where the State is being fined up to .35,000 per day for being over its CO2 emissions, it is more important than ever that we, as a nation, become more responsible for our carbon output. We have become too dependent on fossil fuels — turf, coal, oil, and gas — when in reality we need to be looking at renewable sources such as solar, wind, and wood. We have the ability to heat our homes on a purely carbon neutral basis; making no net release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, as a result of carbon offsetting.

Among the cuts and taxes announced in Budget 2014 was a great incentive in which homeowners will obtain a tax credit for any applicable home renovations completed in 2014 and 2015.

At a time when home heating has become one of the most expensive annual costs, the owners of a family home at No 7 The Rise have countered this by installing a wood pellet central heating burner which they have found has saved them thousands of euro in just a few years. The innovative system has been installed alongside the original oil fired system to offer the best of both worlds to new owners.

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As we move deeper into the 21st century, the importance of renewable and sustainable energy sources is becoming increasingly apparent with traditional fuel sources dwindling and prices rising.

As the price of oil, gas and electricity continues to rise at an alarming rate, home and business owners are looking for practical accessible alternatives to heat their homes and business premises.

In a one-of-a-kind initiative in the tourist town of Westport, one hotel is helping the environment as well as helping keep some money in the pockets of its guests.

This impressive, eco friendly, c3,000sq ft home is situated on one acre of land with views of the Burren and Aughinish Bay to the front with a south facing aspect, incorporating beautifully landscaped gardens and with a double garage to the rear. This is a passive type house and comes with a 10 year HomeBond structural guarantee and has a super efficient BER rating of A2, which is more than twice as efficient as the required energy rating for new dwellings.