Homeowners could be facing additional bills of thousands of euro to renovate their houses due to new energy efficiency rules.
Under new regulations, anyone carrying out renovations or extensions must ensure the dwelling meets a higher energy rating of B2.
The new directives will also require new homes to become "nearly zero energy buildings."
Jeff O'Toole from JOT Energy Consultants has lots of great advice for anyone interested in making their homes warmer and cheaper to run. He spoke to Julie Smyth on the Hot Desk