Official opening of first Zero Carbon house

Northern Ireland's first Zero Carbon House was officially opened by Environment Minister Alex Attwood & Irish Environment Minister Phil Hogan

All renewable energy equipment was provided and installed by Green Energy Technology Ltd, the company also supplied the whole house energy assessment used to achieve zero carbon standard.

The project was supported by councillors, MLA's, TD's and Ministers from Stormont and Leinster House.

L-R William Irvine MLA, Thomas O'Hanlan SDLP, Damien Philips, John McClatchey, Irish Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan T.D, Minister for Environment Alex Attwood, Heather Humpreys T.D Cavan-Monaghan, Dominic Bradley, Sean Conlon T.D Cavan-Monaghan, Mealla Campbell Deputy Mayor Armagh City & District Council

This home was able to benefit from the Low Carbon Homes Scheme, and as it achieved Zero Carbon standard the owner will not have to pay council rates for 5 years, unfortunately this scheme has now closed.

Further information on the build and technology used can be found here.

The home also benefits from hugely decreased running costs due to the energy efficient design and the renewable technology used. It is estimated that the running costs are up to 70% lower than a regular home.

Patrick Flynn (Director), Damien Phillips (Business Development Manager) and John Martin (Director) from Green Energy Technology Limited

Zero carbon houses will be the standard of building by 2016, but the builder of this home (Green Future Ltd.) have shown that zero carbon is achievable now, and at a sensible price.

All equipment installed by Green Energy Technology will also qualify for any Northern Ireland Renewable Heat Incentive.

For futher information see: http://greenenergytechnologylimited.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/first-zero-carbon-home-uses-green.html

Or contact Green Energy Technology Ltd at www.get-renewables.com or 00442838881228