[Closed] Win an ESB HALO Installation Service package worth €1,400

ESB CS: Chris

So to kick off our energy saving, we’d like to offer one boards member the chance to win a great prize.

We have an ESB HALO Installation Service package worth €1,400 to give away.

Your home is your castle. But is it as draughty as one? Whether it’s draughts, older windows, central heating issues or even insulation that is in need of replacement, some small changes can make many houses more energy efficient. This prize can pin-point what they are for you.

This fantastic prize includes a blower door test, thermographical imaging, and a BER certificate to show you exactly how your home is performing.

Blower Door Test
A panel system is fitted to an external door in your home and forms a temporary seal. We can measure how much air leakage is happening and where, by assessing windows, chimneys, ceiling lights and vents.

Infra-red Thermography Inspections
As part of the HALO programme we can also use thermographic cameras to ‘see’ heat and cold and is particularly useful for detecting temperature variations in buildings and pinpointing where heat loss is occurring.

BER Certificate
The Building Energy Rating Certificate (BER) is a rating of a home's energy, rated in a similar manner to the energy performance of common household appliances, from A to G. BER Certificates are required by law, when you’re selling or renting, or on completion of a new building.

These are the fantastic benefits of the ESB HALO Installation Service for your home and we’ve got one up for grabs.

To enter just tell us on this thread what new year’s resolutions you’re making this year…

Best of luck
Chris

ESB CS: Chris

ESB CS: Chris wrote: »

To enter just tell us on this thread what new year’s resolutions you’re making this year…

Try and get a job.

jrochie

start my own business after 12 months on the dole!

donal666

Help out a local charity.

hotshots85

Win a HALO Survey

eljono

My new years resolution is to drive less and walk or cycle more.

Mike_Hunt

To stop buying items posted to Bargain Alerts - its wreaking havoc on the finances!

siscri

My new years resolution is to get a blower door test

RedXIV

Lose enough weight to have to worry about the house's insulation

Rafloution

Look at ways to save a few euro!! Budget better etc

kollegeknight

save for a ring

Noffles

Drink less, better example to the nipper and fitter over all.

phoebe!

To be better at keeping in touch with my friends....phoning more often and making the effort to go visit them more!

smodgley

stop smoking (yet again) save the money and buy doors and windows for the house, tis a bit draughty without them

bigwillie

get fitter for 2011........never happen.........

p15574

NOT join a gym and only use it for January - cycle and run for free instead!

fleet

Complete TEFL course

alan85

Mine are to pass my exams I'm undertaking this year, continue to keep fit and eat well and not to take things to heart so much...

tomcollins97

Oh I have many!!!

I was worried about my ESB bill and it being too high for a 2 bed apartment. So, as this is this first 'real' day of the New Year I put everything I could think of into a spreadsheet, along with the hours used per day, and then worked out the cost using the ESB Appliance Calculator

Ok, I know that 'energy saving' bulbs are the eco friendly way to light a home, but never realised how pocket friendly. Now, I have to admit that I am a divil for leaving lights on, but the cost of lighting my bedroom (€10.48 per 2 months) using regular bulbs is slightly higher than the cost of lighting the kitchen, bathroom, hall and living room put together :eek:- which are all on halogen, fluorescent or energy saving bulbs. I think a trip to the shops is on the cards...
Resolution #1 - Switch to all energy saving bulbs

On the matter of the appliance calculator, I discovered using my dishwasher EVRY DAY is costing almost €12 a month (plus the tablets). I only ever have it half full and hot water is free with the apartment
Resolution #2 - Wash up more by hand, dishwasher for weekends!

The cooker hood is a fiver a month
Resolution #3 – Open the windows! Cooker hood to be reserved for when cooking curry!

The other half's hairdryer is a fiver a month. I daren’t check the hair straighteners!
Resolution #4 – Learn to love my dearest with curls!!

My BIG Ambilight is TV is killing the budget (not to mention the Satellite sports channels it must have!!) But I draw the line at resolutions about this one!!!

testikle

to finally win a competition and do a course.

cunninsu

Get a new job after being made redundant from the financial industry.

JFeathers

Take up salsa dancing!

stereo_steve

Create a Zombie survival pack ...

Baseball bat, canned food, emergency water, medical kit, flash light etc.

I think I would like it framed with breakable gas for quick access.

The door blower test could be a test of the doors ability to withstand zombie attack!

bassey

Think I'm gonna try and lay off the drink

sharkman

get fit enough to run a 10K by April .

sdanseo

I'll be attempting to lay off the fizzy drinks and snacks myself, have put on weight and would love to see it reduced. Although there is a certain amount to be said for a little extra insulation in draughty houses

mcgrailg

To continue my recovery after being hit my a car in May and hopefully get back to work soon

milkycoffey

stop

mlmcelligott

I want to finish this masters and put it to good use.

milkycoffey

procrastinating

Ronan H

My New Year Resolution is to live with less and be grateful for all that I have !

Willbbz

Get a job

La Haine

ESB CS: Chris wrote: »

So to kick off our energy saving, we’d like to offer one boards member the chance to win a great prize.

We have an ESB HALO Installation Service package worth €1,400 to give away.

Your home is your castle. But is it as draughty as one? Whether it’s draughts, older windows, central heating issues or even insulation that is in need of replacement, some small changes can make many houses more energy efficient. This prize can pin-point what they are for you.

This fantastic prize includes a blower door test, thermographical imaging, and a BER certificate to show you exactly how your home is performing.

Blower Door Test
A panel system is fitted to an external door in your home and forms a temporary seal. We can measure how much air leakage is happening and where, by assessing windows, chimneys, ceiling lights and vents.

Infra-red Thermography Inspections
As part of the HALO programme we can also use thermographic cameras to ‘see’ heat and cold and is particularly useful for detecting temperature variations in buildings and pinpointing where heat loss is occurring.

BER Certificate
The Building Energy Rating Certificate (BER) is a rating of a home's energy, rated in a similar manner to the energy performance of common household appliances, from A to G. BER Certificates are required by law, when you’re selling or renting, or on completion of a new building.

These are the fantastic benefits of the ESB HALO Installation Service for your home and we’ve got one up for grabs.

To enter just tell us on this thread what new year’s resolutions you’re making this year…

Best of luck
Chris

I'm going to do everything in my power to get a free ESB HALO Installation Service.

:O)

RustySpoon

See my parents more often.

schemingbohemia

Finish off all the things I haven't done in my new house by March.

Get Fitter not Fatter.

Work smarter.

Basq

Cliché I know.. but need to get fitter and eat better!

Chinese Takeaways are the devils food... but they're sooo tasty!

Korvanica

Quitting Smoking and Eat more veg and fruit.... morning smoothies here i come!

The Couv

win this competition and help my parents heat up their home.

kmart6

To get a job in my qualified area....

flan59

Stop worrying about the past, instead spend more time worrying about the future.

Spend less time on the PC and do work with underpriviliged children,,,,, my own.

Raytown Rocks

To watch the current government burn and die.

fluky1

wrap up well and put the best foot forward if you are happy yourself you will make others happy

hilloftara

take each day as it comes:):):)

Callan57

Live each day as if it were my last ... and someday I'll be right :mad:

tinner777

recently hit a milestone age so have decided no more excuses, no more next year will be my year etc. so i'm going to do my best to keep to all my past failed resolutions and improve my life and my family's life

yesno1234

Eliminate procrastination in my life. So far so good I posted fairly early in this thread.

seanie2

be a better person!!

Krieg

Save 10k to buy my first house

mmmm... cheap property..... *drool*

fichillie

To start exercising

gjc

to try and live within the little means i have

kmick

STEP 1. Try and convince people that a product I have which sells for €700 on the open market is worth €1400.

STEP 2. profit