Press release

RTE's Dermot Bannon launches ESB HALO

HALO Installation Service from ESB offers homeowners the most efficient and cost effective energy choices for their home

Monday, 8th November 2010: Renowned architect and presenter of RTE's ‘Room To Improve', Dermot Bannon, teamed up with ESB, Ireland's largest energy provider, today to launch HALO, the new innovative, home energy efficiency service designed to meet the energy needs of homeowners throughout the country.

This new offering from ESB has the potential to transform the energy levels of Irish homes in a significant way. Homeowners are the true beneficiaries of this service which enables them to reduce their energy bills while ensuring that their homes are kept warm and comfortable in a more environmentally-friendly way.

To better understand the needs of homeowners today, ESB carried out a survey* earlier this year which revealed that 66% of Irish people would consider insulation products in a bid to have a warmer house and reduce energy costs. Research following the 20,000 free surveys carried out by the ESB HALO team, also highlighted that 50% of home owners would consider investing in renewable energy solutions, with solar thermal ranked as the most appealing product.

Recognising the growing interest for and genuine appeal of sustainable energy solutions, ESB created the HALO Installation Service, which is a total one-stop solution to home energy needs, from insulating your walls to solar panels on the roof. ESB HALO provides homeowners with the products and installation services they need to maximise savings and minimise their carbon footprint.

RTE's Dermot Bannon said; "I am delighted to join ESB in launching such a necessary service like HALO. As an architect by profession, you simply cannot ignore the movement there is towards sustainable energy solutions when designing homes. While energy efficiency mightn't have been a familiar concept to most a few years ago, it is very much the buzz word of today and the future when considering energy products for the home. HALO simplifies this process perfectly by guiding homeowners through the steps they can take towards creating a warmer home, while reducing their bills and their carbon footprint."

"We are delighted that Dermot Bannon could join us to launch our new HALO Installation Service, a further example of ESB's long-term commitment to sustainability and leadership in energy conservation. I don't believe anyone could forget the severe cold snap of last winter, so now more than ever, reducing the cost of keeping our homes warm is a huge priority. Through ESB's trustworthy HALO service homeowners can seek the expertise and guidance required to make the smartest energy choices for their home," said Brian Dowd, Manager of New Products and Services, ESB Energy Solutions.

Through this ESB service, the HALO team brings all the expertise required to your home, from the simplest to the most detailed energy improvement measures. The team offers advice and free quotes on the energy-saving steps to improve efficiency in the home and can also assist homeowners with the SEAI grant scheme. ESB HALO, within a quality assurance framework, installs a wide range of energy efficiency upgrades including;

• Insulation
• Attic Insulation
• Wall Insulation
• Heating
• Windows
• Building Energy Rating (BER)
• Heat Recovery & Demand-Control Ventilation
• Solar Technologies
• Air Source Heat Pumps

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