Pat Lennon > SEAI Registered BER Assessor > 087 237 6107
The Better Energy Homes scheme provides grants to homeowners who are interested in improving the energy efficiency of their home. The scheme is open to all owners of existing houses built before 2011. Landlords and owners of multiple properties may also apply, however they must submit a separate application form for each property.
Assistance will be provided by way of fixed grants towards the costs of implementing upgrade measures. The types of measures currently eligible under this scheme are roof insulation, wall insulation, heating control upgrades and solar thermal. There is also a grant for households to get a Building Energy Rating (BER) Assessment After the works are completed, which is now mandatory since 8th June 2010.
MEASURE |
CATEGORY |
GRANT |
Roof Insulation |
Apartment (any) / Mid-Terrace House |
€800/1,200 |
|
Semi-Detached or End of Terrace |
€1,300 |
|
Detached House |
€1,500 |
Cavity Wall Insulation |
Apartment (any) OR Mid-Terrace House |
€700-800 |
|
Semi-Detached or End of Terrace |
€1,200 |
|
Detached House |
€1,700 |
Internal Wall Dry-Lining |
Apartment (any) / Mid-Terrace House |
€1,500/2,000 |
|
Semi-Detached or End of Terrace |
€3,500 |
|
Detached House |
€4,500 |
External Wall Insulation |
Apartment (any) / Mid-Terrace House |
€3,000/3,500 |
|
Semi-Detached or End of Terrace |
€6,000 |
|
Detached House |
€8,000 |
Heating Controls |
Heating Controls Upgrade |
€700 |
|
Solar Thermal |
€1,200 |
BER Assessment |
An After works BER Assessment |
€50 |
In accordance with the scheme’s Terms and Conditions, Grant Approval must be in place prior to any purchase of materials or commencement of works is undertaken. However, a Before BER can be done ahead of Grant Approval and could prove beneficial for homeowners who are uncertain about their options or what to get done first.
In accordance with the scheme’s Terms and Conditions, all works must be completed by a contractor from the SEAI’s Registered Contractor List.