The fact of the matter is that in Ireland, heat ( per kWhr ) produced from LPG is several times more expensive that heat produced from oil.
At present, I understand that there are only two suppliers of LPG in Ireland. Both of them charge considerably more ( approx double ) per litre of LPG in Ireland than in England.
It is unlikely that the present pricing regime will change
Unlike Lakeview, I take the view that 'changing the boiler' is something that 'we can do'. I'm involved with one house where the LPG heating has been replaced with heat pump equipment. The heating running cost is now approx 30% of what it would be with LPG. Based on present retail energy costs the installation will be paid for in a little over two heating seasons ( excludes possible savings from using non ESB power or the price reduction due ? next month )
Apart from this saving I'm very glad to see the back of the gas tank. One time I noticed it was leaking ( could smell the gas, a bubble test confirmed significant leak ). The gas supplier ( i.e. tank owner ) eventually sent 'their man' to have a look at it.
I'm not going to post what he suggested should be done - it could be explosive
At present, I understand that there are only two suppliers of LPG in Ireland. Both of them charge considerably more ( approx double ) per litre of LPG in Ireland than in England.
It is unlikely that the present pricing regime will change
Unlike Lakeview, I take the view that 'changing the boiler' is something that 'we can do'. I'm involved with one house where the LPG heating has been replaced with heat pump equipment. The heating running cost is now approx 30% of what it would be with LPG. Based on present retail energy costs the installation will be paid for in a little over two heating seasons ( excludes possible savings from using non ESB power or the price reduction due ? next month )
Apart from this saving I'm very glad to see the back of the gas tank. One time I noticed it was leaking ( could smell the gas, a bubble test confirmed significant leak ). The gas supplier ( i.e. tank owner ) eventually sent 'their man' to have a look at it.
I'm not going to post what he suggested should be done - it could be explosive