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Lenders offer a lower borrowing rate to those purchasing a more energy efficient home, usually with a Building Energy Rating (BER) of B3 or higher

Are 'green' mortgages a forerunner for wider cuts ahead?

Ahead of the ECB's widely anticipated cuts to interest rates this summer, the banks have already started trimming back their mortgage pricing, with a particular focus on green mortgages. Is it a good omen for cuts ahead or are they going to focus solely on the 'green book'?

Business • 15 Apr 24

The cuts will be implemented from tomorrow

AIB, EBS and Haven cut fixed Green mortgage rates by 0.2%

AIB and affiliates EBS and Haven are cutting the fixed rates on their "Green Mortgages" by 0.2%.

Business • 08 Apr 24

The EU green and digital plan totals €750bn

EU to borrow €150bn a year to finance green plan

The European Commission plans to borrow around €150bn annually until 2026 to finance the bloc's unprecedented plan to make its economy greener and more digitalised, making it the biggest debt issuer in euros.

Business • 14 Apr 21

Insulating your home can slash your energy bills - but it's about more than rolling out some fibreglass in your attic

Saving money at home - whatever the weather

A bout of bad weather can be quite a shock to the system - but so too is the inflated energy bill that comes a few weeks later. With a few smart investments, however, you could shelter yourself from any future costs.

Business • 07 Aug 18

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Are 'green' mortgages a forerunner for wider cuts ahead?

AIB, EBS and Haven cut fixed Green mortgage rates by 0.2%

EU to borrow €150bn a year to finance green plan

Saving money at home - whatever the weather

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