Individual Energy Upgrade Grants (formerly Better Energy Homes Grant)
The Individual Energy Upgrade grant is suitable for both homeowners and landlords, and it affords you the flexibility to upgrade your property at a pace that suits you and your budget. By applying for the grant under the Individual Energy Upgrade Grants Scheme, formerly Better Energy Homes Scheme, you can manage your own home energy improvements efficiently. As an energy partner, we guide you through making your home more energy efficient, helping you reduce energy bills and improve comfort. Start your journey to a greener home by applying for the Individual Home Energy Upgrade grant today.
How can we help?
What is an Individual Energy Upgrades Grant?
An Individual Energy Upgrades Grant allows homeowners to make gradual upgrades to their homes according to their budget and in a step-by-step manner.
This includes a variety of SEAI individual energy upgrade grants, such as the attic insulation grant and house insulation grants, as well as solar panel grants for those looking to harness sustainable energy. There are SEAI grants for various energy upgrades to improve energy efficiency in your home and access sustainable energy funding.
Are you Eligible?
This grant is available to homeowners and private landlords whose home or property meets the following criteria:
- The home must be built and occupied before 2011 for insulation and heating controls
- The home must be built and occupied before 2021 for heat pumps and renewable systems.
Individual Energy 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 |
| 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 | €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 €2,000 |
| 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 €1,800 |
| 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 | €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 solar panels €1,600 for 3kWp solar panels €1,800 for 4kWp solar panels |
| BER | €50 | |
| Technical Assessment | €200 | |
| Heating System Upgrade | €2,000 | |
| Renewable Heat Bonus | €4,000 | |
| Windows | €4,000 | |
| External Doors (Max 2) | €800 ea |
Energy Grant Application Process
Homeowners choose a SEAI-registered contractor to assess your needs and provide quotes. Make sure to research and select a reputable company from the SEAI register. Once you’ve chosen a provider, apply for the grant through the SEAI’s online portal, ensuring that you submit all necessary documentation, including your Meter Point Reference Number (MPRN) and BER number. It’s important to manage the grant application process carefully, as you must wait for the grant offer before starting any installation work. After installation, arrange for a post-works Building Energy Rating (BER) assessment to validate your grant claim. Submit all documentation and the Declaration of Works form to receive your grant payment.
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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