Bord Gáis Energy to showcase home energy efficient solutions at Ideal Home Show
Bord Gáis Energy will be at stand S10 and R10 at Ideal Home Show on Friday 26 – Sunday 28 April
19 April, 2024
According to research commissioned by Bord Gáis Energy, almost three quarters (73%) of adults believe managing the energy efficiency of households will help mitigate the effects of climate change. [1]
With the goal of supporting families to become more energy efficient, Bord Gáis Energy, one of Ireland’s leading energy supply and services providers, is bringing a brand-new interactive and fully sustainable stand to this year’s Ideal Home Show. The Ideal Home Show takes place at the RDS from Friday, 26 April to Sunday, 28 April.
Throughout the weekend, Bord Gáis Energy will be running exclusive offers and competitions for Ideal Home Show attendees. The top prize for the weekend is one year of FREE energy for any customer who signs up for an energy plan. Visitors can also win a free EV charger plus installation and a free Hive smart heating thermostat, as well as tickets to Grease, and I Should Be So Lucky at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. For the bargain hunters, Bord Gáis Energy will be running exclusive offers including €500 off solar PV installation, €500 off heat pump installation, €250 off boiler installation, €100 off EV charger installation and 20% off boiler and heat pump service *
Over a third (38%) of those surveyed say they have made home energy improvements to their house in recent months and have seen several positive changes including a warmer home during the winter months (41%) and a reduction in energy bills (28%). The most common energy upgrades are:
- 48% upgraded windows
- 36% upgraded doors
- 30% installed wall insulation
- 23% installed solar panels
- 18% installed a heat pump
The Bord Gáis Energy stand is a must for anyone looking to learn more about how to make their home energy efficient and reduce costs.
At the Speaker Corner, Bord Gáis Energy experts will deliver panel discussions on a range of sustainable services and solutions including solar, home heating solutions, boilers, and heat pumps.
The interactive stand aims to immerse both children and adults in the journey towards Net Zero, by showcasing a range of energy-saving products through a light-up and learn miniature home model, along with a visual educational zone. Visitors can also follow the Bord Gáis Energy sustainability journey, from the milestones achieved to date, to its roadmap for achieving Net Zero status by 2045.
Commenting on the Ideal Home Show stand, Head of Net Zero Operations at Bord Gáis Energy Cormac Mannion said: “In Ireland today, there are over half a million homes that could greatly benefit from an energy upgrade. With so much information out there, it can be hard to know where to start. At Bord Gáis Energy, we have been serving Irish families and businesses for almost 50 years, and we are focused on providing critical advice and innovative solutions to visitors at this year’s Ideal Home Show. Our services and solutions are re-imagining how we use our energy, for example, turning your house into a smart home or protecting the future of those we care about with our sustainable solutions.
We look forward to an interactive, educational and inspiring weekend at the Ideal Home Show where our expert team will be on hand to help customers in making their homes more energy efficient and reducing their carbon footprint. Together, we're energising a greener, fairer future for everyone."
Tickets for the Show are available at idealhome.ie. For more information on Bord Gáis Energy’s sustainable home energy products and services, visit www.bordgaisenergy.ie.
[1] refers to research of 750 parents in Ireland conducted by 3Gem in March 2023
