Grant Information
Individual Energy Upgrade Grants
Part funded with SEAI grants
What is included
Homeowners manage their upgrades including:
- contractor selection
- grant application
- contractor works
- follow up BER
Who this is for
For homeowners and private 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
Why manage your energy upgrades
Homeowners and private landlords often choose to manage their own home energy upgrades. This gives them the flexibility to take a step-by-step approach, carrying out different upgrades over time and to suit their budgets. With this grant route, homeowners select a SEAI registered contractor and apply for a grant through our easy-to-use online application system. The grant is paid directly to the homeowner, once works have been completed and grant paperwork submitted.
If you are considering one or more energy upgrades, this is a good route to take. Check if your home meets the eligibility criteria and then follow the step-by-step process on how to apply for the grant on your preferred home energy upgrade(s).
Properties Owned by a Company/Organisation
Owner Management Companies (OMC) may avail of SEAI grants. An Owner Management company is defined as a private company which owns a series of residential dwellings. It is common for Owner Management Companies to own apartment blocks or an estate of houses for example.
Grants available
If you choose to manage the upgrade yourself, the following grants are available to eligible homes. You must have grant approval in place before you start works. Please note that grants for windows and doors are not available under the Better Energy Homes scheme.
| Grant name | Types of home | New Grant Value |
|---|---|---|
| Heat Pump Systems Homes built and occupied before 2021 | All Houses Apartments | €6,500 €4,500 |
| Heat Pump Air to Air Homes built and occupied before 2021 | €3,500 | |
| Heating Controls | €700 | |
| Solar Hot Water Homes built and occupied before 2021 | €1200 | |
| Attic insulation Homes built and occupied before 2011 | Apartment (any) Mid-Terrace Semi-detached or end of terrace Detached house | €800 €1,200 €1,300 €1,500 |
| Cavity wall insulation Homes built and occupied before 2011 | Apartment (any) Mid-Terrace Semi-detached or end of terrace Detached house | €700 €800 €1,200 €1,700 |
| Internal Insulation (Dry Lining) Homes built and occupied before 2011 | 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) Homes built and occupied before 2011 | Apartment (any) Mid-Terrace Semi-detached or end of terrace Detached house | €3,000 €3,500 €6,000 €8,000 |
| Solar PV | €900 per kWp up to 2kWp €300 for every additional kWp up to 4kWp Total Solar PV grant capped at €2400 | €1800 for 2kWp solar panels €2100 for 3kWp solar panels €2400 for 4kWp solar panels |
| BER | €50 | |
| Technical Assessment | €200 |
For more information please get in touch with us .
Fully Funded Energy Upgrade
Fully funded by 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 for over six months with a child under seven
- Working Family Payment
- One-Parent Family Payment
- Domiciliary Care Allowance
- Carers 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
One Stop Shop Service
A complete home energy upgrade solution
Part funded with SEAI grants
What is included
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
For homeowners and private 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
Criteria for homes
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
