Who Can Apply?
All homeowners, including private landlords, whose homes were built and occupied before 2011 can apply. This is defined as the date your electricity meter was installed.
Grant funding can only be issued once per property for each type of works. This means that any property which previously availed of wall insulation via the Better Energy Homes scheme, or any other government scheme, cannot receive additional support for further wall insulation works.
Before you apply
Please ensure you are familiar with the SEAI comprehensive Homeowner Application Guide for information on how to apply for and claim cash grants with terms and conditions.
How it Works
The SEAI offers several grants under the Better Energy Homes (BEH) Scheme for eligible homes. This scheme provides a step-by-step pathway to improving your property’s energy performance, allowing you to upgrade at your own pace and within your budget.
From insulation and heating systems to solar energy, homeowners can apply for support on a range of upgrade options.
What grants are available and how much can I claim for?
External Wall Insulation
Apartment (any) €3,000
Mid-Terrace €3,500
Semi-detached or end of terrace €6,000
Detached house €8,000
Cavity Wall Insulation
Apartment (any) €700
Mid-Terrace €800
Semi-detached or end of terrace €1,200
Detached house €1,700
Internal Dry Lining
Apartment (any) €1,500
Mid-Terrace €2,000
Semi-detached or end of terrace €3,500
Detached house €4,500
Attic Insulation
Apartment (any) €800
Mid-Terrace €1,200
Semi-detached or end of terrace €1,200
Detached house €1,700
Heating Controls upgrade
Heating controls work by matching your heating and hot water schedules to the way you use your home. It's a smarter way to heat your home and hot water.
Heating Controls upgrade grant €700
More information on the benefits of heating controls can be found online
Heat Pump
Your home must well insulated to benefit from a heat pump. This grant covers heat pump systems and, where applicable, a grant towards your technical assessment. Heat pump grants are paid for first time systems. They are not paid for replacement heat pump systems where a heat pump was already present in the home.
Solar PV
Solar PV panels capture the light from the sun and convert it into the electricity that is used in your home to power your TV, kettle, toaster, phone charger, radio, oven, and more. The maximum grant value is €1,800. Solar PV Grant €700 per kWp up to 2kWp €200 for every additional kWp up to 4 kWp. You can calculate the saving online
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