Government Grants
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) conducts financial schemes designed to support energy technologies in the hope that such governmental initiatives will further Ireland’s aims to become effective in its domestic energy strategies.
In February 2009 the Minister for Energy announced a €100m home insulation grant package. €50m of this is allocated for private homeowners who wish to upgrade their homes. To be eligible for this grant the dwelling must be built before 2006. Funding is available in the following areas:
- Domestic Grants
- Commercial Grant
Having attic insulation installed is a particularly effective way of cutting heating bills – as around 40% of heat can be lost through an attic without insulation. Insulating your home is a quick and easy project that can save on energy bills and add greatly to the comfort of your home.
What Grants are Available?
| Energy Efficient Works | Increased Grant Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Insulation | Attic | €800 |
| Wall - Cavity | €700 | |
| Wall - Internal Dry Lining | ||
| Apartment (any) | €1,500 | |
| Mid-Terrace House | €2,000 | |
| Semi-Detached or End of Terrace | €3,500 | |
| Detached House | €4,500 | |
| Wall - External | ||
| Apartment (any) | €3,000 | |
| Mid-terrace House | €3,500 | |
| Semi-Detached or End of Terrace | €6,000 | |
| Detached House | €8,000 | |
| Heating Systems | Heating Controls with Boiler (Oil or Gas) Upgrade | €700 |
| Heating Controls Upgrade | €700 | |
| Solar Heating | €1,200 | |
| Bonus Grant | For 3rd Measure | €300 |
| For 4th Measure | €100 | |
| BER | Building Energy Rating | €50 |
In addition to SEAI we can offer further bonuses through Kingspan Retrofit.
