SEAI Grants Explained

What can I upgrade with the grant?

  • Central heating system for heat pump

  • Heat pump air to air

  • Heating controls

  • Solar hot water

  • Attic insulation

  • Cavity wall insulation

  • Internal insulation (dry lining)

  • External wall insulation (the wrap)

  • Windows (complete upgrade)

  • External doors

  • Floor insulation

  • Solar panels

  • Mechanical ventilation

  • Air tightness

3 types of grants:

1. Upgrade one area at a time (like insulation or heating)

2. Full or multiple areas upgrade

3. Your home was built before 2006

Some key requirements to qualify for the grant:

  • Is your home is owner‑occupied?

  • How old is the house; needs to have been built before 2011

  • Your homes BER rating is currently B3 or lower.

How much is the grant?

The grant amount varies depending on whether you own an apartment, semi-d, detached home.

Some examples for a semi-d:

  • €6500 is available towards a heat pump system

  • €1500 for attic insulation

  • €6000 for external wrap insulation

When the energy upgrades are completed, your home must achieve a minimum BER rating of B2.

Tip: the grant needs to be approved before starting any work.

Refer to SEAI for full information on the latest T&Cs and grant details incl amounts.

https://www.seai.ie/grants/home-energy-grants