Grants

There are 3 grant options

• Free Energy Upgrade - free home energy upgrade service for qualifying homeowners
• One Stop Shop Service - complete home energy upgrade solution
• Individual Energy Upgrade Grants - selection of individual grants for home energy upgrades

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Free Energy Upgrade

This is fully funded by SEAI and all home upgrade costs are covered

This scheme is available to homes which meet the following criteria:

• You must own and live in your own home
• Your home was built and occupied before 2006
• You receive one of the following welfare payments:
  1. Fuel Allowance as part of the National Fuel Scheme.
  2. Job Seekers Allowance for over six months and have a child under seven years of age
  3. Working Family Payment
  4. One-Parent Family Payment
  5. Domiciliary Care Allowance
  6. Carers Allowance and live with the person you are caring for
• You have not previously received works under the scheme

The service involves the installation of standard energy efficiency measures appropriate to the eligible household subject to SEAI survey, budget allocation and available capacity. The service is provided at no cost to the household and the measures currently available under this scheme are:

• Attic insulation
• Cavity wall insulation
• External wall insulation
• Internal wall insulation
• Secondary work such as lagging jackets, draught proofing and energy efficient lighting
• New heating systems and windows are occasionally recommended

If you believe you are eligible, why not apply today. If you have any questions, we are happy to provide support throughout the process.

How to apply

1. Read the Scheme and Application Guidelines
2. Complete the Application Form. (If you are applying for this scheme and in receipt of the Carers allowance then you also need to fill out the Carers Allowance Confirmation Form.)
3. Have the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP) complete the relevant section of the application form
4. Submit your application by email to warmerhomes@seai.ie or by post to;

Free Energy Upgrades
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland
PO BOX 119
Cahirciveen
Co. Kerry

For any additional queries or if you require assistance please call: 01 808 2004

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One Stop Shop Service

This is part funded with SEAI grants and approximately a half of the cost for a typical family home

For homeowners and landlords who want:

• multiple energy upgrades
• to upgrade to a minimum B2 BER
• a fully managed solution including grant applications
• to pay for the works net of eligible grant

For homes built and occupied before:

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

Grant values for insulation

Grant name	Types of home	Grant Value
Heat Pump Systems	All Houses Apartments	€6,500 €4,500
Central Heating System for Heat Pump	All Houses Apartments	€2,000 €1,000
Heat Pump Air to Air		€3,500
Heating Controls		€700
Launch bonus for reaching B2 with a Heat Pump		€2,000
Solar Hot Water		€1200
Attic insulation	Apartment (any) Mid-Terrace Semi-detached or end of terrace Detached house	€800 €1,200 €1,300 €1,500
Rafter insulation	Apartment (any) Mid-Terrace Semi-detached or end of terrace Detached house	€1,500 €2,000 €3,000 €3,000
Cavity wall insulation	Apartment (any) Mid-Terrace Semi-detached or end of terrace Detached house	€700 €800 €1,200 €1,700
Internal Insulation (Dry Lining)	Apartment (any) Mid-Terrace Semi-detached or end of terrace Detached house	€1,500 €2,000 €3,500 €4,500
External Wall Insulation (The Wrap)	Apartment (any) Mid-Terrace Semi-detached or end of terrace Detached house	€3,000 €3,500 €6,000 €8,000
Windows (Complete Upgrade)	Apartment (any) Mid-Terrace Semi-detached or end of terrace Detached house	€1500 €1,800 €3,000 €4,000
External Doors (max. 2)		€800 per door
Floor Insulation		€3,500
Solar PV	0 to 2 kWp €900/kWp 2 to 4 kWp €300/kWp
Mechanical Ventilation		€1,500
Air Tightness		€1,500
Home Energy Assessment		€350
Project Management	Apartment (any) Mid-Terrace Semi-detached or end of terrace Detached house	€800 €1,200 €1,600 €2,000

For more information on this one stop shop grant scheme please click here

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Individual Energy Upgrade Grants

This is part funded with SEAI grants and up to 80% of the cost of the upgrade for a typical family home

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

For homes built and occupied before:

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

Grant values for insulation

How to apply

Online

To apply online you will need the MPRN number from your electricity bill and the name of your contractor from the SEAI register. Your application should be approved within minutes.

Please follow the below instructions on how to apply

1. If your home was built before 2006 please apply HERE

2. If your home was built from 2006 to 2010, please apply HERE

By Post

Send your completed form to:
Better Energy Homes Scheme
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland
P.O. Box 119
Cahirciveen
Co. Kerry

Download your Homeowner Application Form

Homeowner Application Guide with Terms & Conditions. Your comprehensive Homeowner Application Guide to Applying For and Claiming Cash Grants with Terms and Conditions.

For further information on this grant please click here.

You can also call us on 049 4374447 to speak to a representative regarding any queries that you may have about any of the above schemes.