Community Energy Grant Scheme
The Community Energy Grant (CEG) Scheme is a programme suitable for homeowners or landlords who wish to upgrade multiple elements of their property. There are significant benefits to this approach, and therefore, SEAI offers substantial bonus grants to assist you if you are carrying out a larger project. The CEG easily combines with the Vacant & Derelict property grant, and also allows the flexibility to use local contractors.
To learn about the pros and con’s feel free to attend our free webinars. You’ll get a general introduction to each of the grants. Q & A section.
Download WhatGrant.ie – Our App, which explains the pros and cons of each grant type in short, easy-to-understand videos.
How Can We Help You With CEG?
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.
Are You Eligible for CEG Scheme Funding?
The CEG is available to homeowners and private landlords whose property or home meets the following criteria:
- For houses built before 2011
- Must achieve a BER of B2 or higher after upgrades
- Upgrades must reduce the homes energy consumption by >100 kWh/m2.a
- HLI (if HP is being installed) must be <2.0 W/m2.K
- SR 50 Needed for Heat Pumps – This provides calculations and evidence that a heat pump is suitable for the house.
- If the HLI is between 2.0 – 2.3 W/m2.K, individual fabric element backstops will apply and an Air Tightness test may be needed
- BERs & Technical Assessments need to be current, i.e. less than 12 months from the application date.
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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