Heating costs have risen significantly over recent years in Ireland.
Convenience
Working from home is so convenient for employees and allows people to retain some level of balance in their lives.
Increased Heating Bills at Home
However; during the Winter period; this results in increased heating bills. Central heating is switched on throughout the day, instead of timing it for mornings and evenings on weekdays.
Cumulatively, from March 2020 to March 2023, MESL (Minimum Essential Standard of Living) household energy costs increased by 117.1% for urban based households and by 75.8% for rural based households (MESL, 2023). (Source: Working Paper written by Niamh O’Carroll in November 2023 – click on link for full report)
How Much Does It Cost to Heat Your Home Each Working Day?
After comparing various systems like for like, gas central heating is the cheapest heating method.
Here’s what each fuel costs per day on average:
- Gas central heating averages out between €8.00 and €15.00
- Electric central heating averages around €10.00 and €18.00
- Oil fired central heating averages out between €11.00 and €19.00
Source: (Switcher.ie)
The majority of homes within 20km of Nenagh town centre are heated with oil fired central heating, with a recent percentage noted of 69%.
So; to work from home each day within 20km of Nenagh town centre will cost a minimum of €11.00 for heating (only) per day and on top of that you will need to consider your broadband cost and your cost of electricity.
A more economic choice will be to work from Flexi Desk where the full daily cost charged (€26.43 + VAT @ 13.5%). This includes heating, electricity, light, high speed broadband, complimentary coffee, ergonomic office furniture and a modern, peaceful work environment.
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