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Community Energy Grant Scheme
The new Vacant Above the Shop Grant offers up to €140,000 to support the conversion of vacant upper floors into residential units, helping to revitalise town and village centres. Funding is structured at €95,000 for the first unit, €20,000 each for the second and third units, and €5,000 towards planning, with additional support available through SEAI energy upgrade grants.
How Can We Help You?
What is a CEG Scheme?
The CEG scheme has all the same benefits and bonus payments as the OSS, but may be more practical for many projects. The scheme eligibility criteria and financial incentives are the same, but the contractual arrangement is slightly different. If the OSS provider is carrying out all of the customer’s required work over a short period, the OSS grant programme is a good solution.
The CEG scheme allows the building contractor to provide the relevant paperwork/evidence to the CEG coordinator, who will then arrange the grants to finance the proposed project. As part of the national retrofit initiative, strict quality guidelines need to be met, and specialist SEAI-registered contractors need to be engaged where necessary. New approaches to achieving energy efficiency in Irish communities are transforming the way we think about sustainability and reducing carbon footprints across the nation. To learn more about the CEG program, call us or join a weekly online seminar.
How to Qualify for the Vacant Above the Shop Grant?
To qualify, the residential portion must have been vacant for at least two years, built before 2008, and located within a city, town or village boundary, while the commercial element must remain in place for a minimum of 10 years. The grant is available to individuals, with no limit on the number of properties they can apply for, though only one grant is permitted per building. Completed units must be used as a principal private residence or registered for long term rental with the RTB, and applicants must provide quotations, preliminary designs, and evidence of up-to-date Local Property Tax and commercial rates where applicable. This grant will be explored in detail at our upcoming event, along with the various SEAI funding options available to maximise your overall support.
CEG Grants Available
| Grant Name | Types of Home | Grant Value |
|---|---|---|
| Heat Pump Systems Homes built and occupied before 2021 |
All Houses Apartments |
€6,500 €4,500 |
| Central Heating Systems for Heat Pump Homes built and occupied before 2021 |
All Houses Apartments |
€2,000 €1,000 |
| Heating Controls | €700 | |
| Solar Hot Water Homes built and occupied before 2021 |
€1,200 | |
| 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 |
| Windows (Complete Upgrade) | Apartment (any) Mid-Terrace Semi-detached or end of terrace Detached house |
€1,500 €1,800 €3,000 €4,000 |
| External Doors (max. 2) | €800 | |
| Solar PV | €700 per kWp up to 2kWp €200 per additional kWp up to 4kWp Total Solar PV grant capped at €1,800 |
€1,400 for 2kWp €1,600 for 3kWp €1,800 for 4kWp |
| Floor Insulation | €3,500 | |
| BER | €50 | |
| Technical Assessment | €200 |
Reduce Your Energy Costs with SEAI Community Grant Support
If you’re noticing your electricity bill climbing, it might be time to consider investing in a more sustainable future, like installing solar panels. Solar energy is an effective way to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and cut down on electricity costs. With the right solar PV panels in place, you can generate electricity for your home and even sell the excess back to the grid.
The process begins with a consultation from Ashgrove. A certified installer will assess your home’s energy needs and recommend the best PV panels for your property. From there, the installation team handles the setup, ensuring everything is ready to go.
Choosing a trusted supplier can simplify your Community Energy Grant Scheme journey. Start with an enquiry or request a free quote or quotation to see what fits your budget. Consider the SEAI grant applications to help with the costs. If you have any queries or concerns, contact us today!
Exhaust Air heat pumps
Exhaust Air Source Heat Pumps are ideal for smaller homes and perfect for Apartments where the heat pump is located inside and does all heating, hot water & ventilation.
These Heat Pumps extract the heat in the outgoing stale humid air removed by extract vent from the bathrooms, utility & kitchen before its sent outside via external wall vent.
The Exhaust air heat pump uses this energy by recycling it back into the hot water & radiators or underfloor system. Fresh air is introduced via wall vents making sure that the property is fully ventilated.
This system is very compact with ultra low energy consumption.
Water Source Heat Pumps
Water Source Heat Pumps or Water to Water Heat Pumps are an innovative and efficient approach to home heating. These systems tap into the latent thermal energy found in water, serving as a medium for heat extraction. These are ideal where there is an abundant water source such as a river, lake, sea or underground resource such as a high yield water well. Typically these heat pumps are more efficient due to the high incoming temperature the water, This could add 30% to the efficiency and output of the heat pump depending on the application and source available.
Learn More about our Heat Pump Solutions
Additional information about Heat Pumps on our Resources and Frequently Asked Questions pages
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