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Quiz: Think you know home energy upgrades? Take our quiz to find out

It might just be easier than you think.
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HOME ENERGY UPGRADES make your home warmer, they are great for your energy bills, great for the environment, and the journey could be easier than you think.

Between wall and attic insulation, solar panels, heat pumps and better ventilation, there are all sorts of improvements you can make to your home to make it more energy efficient.  And with significant grant supports from SEAI and a low-cost government loan for home energy upgrades, it’s more affordable than ever.

After you’ve taken our quiz, visit SEAI online to explore the range of grants available to help improve your energy efficiency, making your home warmer and energy bills lower.

How much can you save on your heating bills every year by insulating the attic and walls of your home?
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€400
€500

€600
€700
Which of these heating systems is the most energy efficient?
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Open fire
Oil boiler

Heat pump
Gas boiler
Getting your home upgraded through the National Home Energy Upgrade Scheme will bring it up to at least what BER rating?
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C1
B3

B2
B1
How much in low-interest loans can you secure to upgrade your home?
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€45,000
€55,000

€65,000
€75,000
To be eligible for home energy upgrades under the National Home Energy Upgrade Scheme, your home must have been built and occupied before what date?
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1985
1995

2004
2011
What is the benefit of installing proper ventilation in your home?
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Ensures that fresh air circulates throughout your home
Reduces the risk of condensation or mould

Improves indoor air quality by removing moisture, harmful pollutants and odours
All of the above
Installing heating controls, such as a 7 day programmable timer, can reduce your heating bill by how much?
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10%
15%

20%
25%
According to the SEAI, what is the ideal thickness of attic insulation?
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100mm
200mm

300mm
400mm
Which of these factors will NOT affect how much energy your solar panels produce?
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The number of windows in your home
The geographical location

The size of the system
The direction in which the panels are installed
What home energy upgrade grants are available from SEAI?
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Attic insulation
External wall installation

Heat pumps
Solar PV

All of the above
Answer all the questions to see your result!
You scored out of !
Energy expert
You know your stuff. To learn more about grants for Home Energy Upgrades, visit the SEAI online.
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Impressive score
Not bad at all. To learn more about grants for Home Energy Upgrades, visit the SEAI online.
Share your result:
You scored out of !
Better luck next time
There are plenty of resources available to find out how you can upgrade your home. To learn more about grants for Home Energy Upgrades, visit the SEAI online.
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