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
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:
- Fuel Allowance as part of the National Fuel Scheme.
- Job Seekers Allowance for over six months and have a child under seven years of age
- Working Family Payment
- One-Parent Family Payment
- Domiciliary Care Allowance
- 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
- Read the Scheme and Application Guidelines
- Complete the Application Form
- Have the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP) complete the relevant section of the application form
- 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
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
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
| Grant name | Description | Types of home | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attic insulation | Often the most cost effective upgrade made to a house. | Apartment (any)
Mid-Terrace Semi-detached or end of terrace Detached house |
€800
€1,200 €1,300 €1,500 |
| Cavity wall insulation | Cavity walls are injected from the outside with insulation. | Apartment (any)
Mid-Terrace Semi-detached or end of terrace Detached house |
€700
€800 €1,200 €1,700 |
| Internal Insulation (Dry Lining) | Insulation boards are fixed to the inside of external walls. | 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) | Insulating materials are fixed to the outer surface of external walls. | Apartment (any)
Mid-Terrace Semi-detached or end of terrace Detached house |
€3,000
€3,500 €6,000 €8,000 |
| Heating Controls upgrade | Heating controls work by matching your heating and hot water schedules to the way you use your home | All | €700 |
| Air to Water heat pump system | The most common heat pump system extracts heat from external air using an outside unit. | Apartment (Any)
Semi-Detached/End of Terrace/Detached/Mid Terrace |
€4,500
€6,500 |
| Ground Source to Water heat pump system | A ground source heat pump system uses the earth as a source of renewable heat. | Apartment (Any)
Semi-Detached/End of Terrace/Detached/Mid Terrace |
€4,500
€6,500 |
| Exhaust Air to Water heat pump system | Similar to air to water but includes mechanical extract ventilation and heat recovery from the property. | Apartment (Any)
Semi-Detached/End of Terrace/Detached/Mid Terrace |
€4,500
€6,500 |
| Water to Water heat pump system | This system uses open water, such as lakes, rivers or streams, as a heat source. | Apartment (Any)
Semi-Detached/End of Terrace/Detached/Mid Terrace |
€4,500
€6,500 |
| Air to Air heat pump system | This system distributes heat through air units. They do not provide hot water. | Apartment/Semi-Detached/End of Terrace/Detached/Mid Terrace | €3,500 |
| Technical assessment | This assessment is required before you apply for a heat pump grant. Learn more | All | €200 |
| Solar water heating grant | Solar thermal systems transform energy from the sun into hot water for your home. | All | €1200 |
| Solar PV grant | Solar PV panels in your home to generate renewable electricity. Total Solar PV grant capped at €2400 | All | €900 per kWp up to 2kWp |
| €300 for every additional kWp up to 4kWp if you get a battery | |||
| Battery storage grant | For larger solar PV systems | All | €600 |
| Building Energy Rating (BER) | All | €50 | |
| Technical assessment | All | €200 |
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. To apply please click 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 the scheme.
