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Home Energy Grants

Available from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) as follows:

Individual Energy Upgrades

Part funded with SEAI grants, up to 80% of the cost of the upgrade for a typical family home. Homeowners manage their upgrades, including: Contractor Selection, Grant Application, Contractor Works, Follow Up BER.

Who this is for?

Homeowners and landlords who want: Individual energy upgrades, To manage their own project, To apply for the grant themselves, To pay for full cost of works and claim grants afterwards.

Criteria for homes

For homes built and occupied before:

  • 2011 for insulation and heating controls
  • 2021 for heat pumps and renewable systems

To review grants and complete a Grant Application, Click Here.

Grant Table

Grant Name Type Of Home
Detached Semi-detached or end of Terrace Mid-Terrace Apartments
Heat Pump Systems (Built & occupied before 2021) €6500 €4500
Heat Pump Air to Air (Built & occupied before 2021) €3500
Heating Controls €700
Solar Hot Water (Built & occupied before 2021) €1200
Attic Insulation (Built & occupied before 2021) €1500 €1300 €1200 €800
Cavity Wall Insulation (Built & occupied before 2021) €1700 €1200 €800 €700
Internal Insulation (Dry Lining) – (Built & occupied before 2021) €4500 €1200 €2000 €1500
External Wall Insulation (The Wrap) – (Built & occupied before 2021) €8000 €1200 €3500 €3000
BER €50
Technical Assessment €200

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One Stop Shop Service

Based on set grants per measure. Can be 45 – 50% of the cost for a typical family home. A One Stop Shop will manage your upgrade including: Home energy assessment, Grant Application, Project Management, Contractor Works, Follow Up BER.

Who this is for?

Homeowners and landlords who want: Multiple energy upgrades, To upgrade to a minimum B2 BER, A fully manage solution including grant applications, To pay for the works net of eligible grant.

Criteria for homes

For homes built and occupied before:

  • 2011 for insulation and heating controls
  • 2011 for heat pumps and renewable systems
  • All homes must complete a minimum level of energy upgrades and achieve a minimum BER rating of B2

To review grants and complete a Grant Application, Click Here.

Grant Table

Grant Name Type Of Home
Detached Semi-detached or end of Terrace Mid-Terrace Apartments
Heat Pump Systems €6500 €4500
Central Heating System for Heat Pump €2000 €1000
Heat Pump (Air to Air) €3500
Heating Controls €700
Launch Bonus for reaching B2 with a Heat Pump €2000
Solar Hot Water €1200
Attic Insulation €1500 €1300 €1200 €800
Rafter Insulation €3000 €3000 €2000 €1500
Cavity Wall Insulation €1700 €1200 €800 €700
Internal Insulation (Dry Lining) €4500 €3500 €2000 €1500
External Wall Insulation (The Wrap) €8000 €6000 €3500 €3000
Windows (Complete Upgrade) €4000 €3000 €1800 €1500
External Doors (Max. 2) €1700 €1200 €800 €700
Internal Insulation (Dry Lining) €800 per door
Floor Insulation €3500
Solar PV 0 to 2 kWp €900/kWp
2 to 4 kWp €300/kWp
Mechanical Ventilation €1500
Air Tightness €1000
Home Energy Assessment €350
Project Management €2000 €1600 €1200 €800

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Free Energy Upgrades

Free home energy upgrade service for qualifying homeowners that is fully funded by the SEAI.
What is included

This service is managed by SEAI and includes:

  • Home Survey
  • Contractor Selection
  • Contractor Works
  • Follow Up BER
Who this is for

For qualifying homeowners in receipt of certain welfare benefits:

  • Fuel Allowance
  • Job Seekers Allowance
  • Working Family Parent
  • One-Parent Family Payment
  • Domiciliary Care Allowance
  • Carer’s Allowance
  • Disability Allowance for over six months with a child under seven
Criteria for homes

For homes built and occupied before 2006 for insulation and heating systems.

To review grants and complete a Grant Application, Click Here.

 

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