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

ESB CS: Chris · 04-01-2011 02:18PM #1

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

04-01-2011 02:20PM

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 · 04-01-2011 02:49PM

start my own business after 12 months on the dole!

donal666 · 04-01-2011 02:50PM

Help out a local charity.

hotshots85 · 04-01-2011 02:51PM

Win a HALO Survey

eljono · 04-01-2011 02:58PM

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

Mike_Hunt · 04-01-2011 02:59PM

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

siscri · 04-01-2011 03:00PM

My new years resolution is to get a blower door test

RedXIV · 04-01-2011 03:01PM

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

Rafloution · 04-01-2011 03:01PM

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

kollegeknight · 04-01-2011 03:02PM

save for a ring

Noffles · 04-01-2011 03:02PM

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

phoebe! · 04-01-2011 03:04PM

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

smodgley · 04-01-2011 03:04PM

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

bigwillie · 04-01-2011 03:07PM

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

p15574 · 04-01-2011 03:08PM

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

fleet · 04-01-2011 03:10PM

Complete TEFL course

alan85 · 04-01-2011 03:14PM

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 · 04-01-2011 03:24PM

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 · 04-01-2011 03:24PM

to finally win a competition and do a course.

cunninsu · 04-01-2011 03:41PM

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

JFeathers · 04-01-2011 03:44PM

Take up salsa dancing!

stereo_steve · 04-01-2011 03:51PM

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 · 04-01-2011 03:53PM

Think I'm gonna try and lay off the drink

sharkman · 04-01-2011 03:59PM

get fit enough to run a 10K by April .

sdanseo · 04-01-2011 04:00PM

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