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Home Energy Saving Scheme
The scheme has been launched/announced now in order to allow interested contractors to apply for registration and homeowners to prepare for application. Homeowners are encouraged to register their interest. The scheme will be open when there are sufficient registered contractors.
Who can avail of the scheme?
It is a National scheme and therefore all homeowners may apply. Landlords and owners of multiple properties may also apply, however they must submit a separate application form for each property.
How much are the grants?
Grants will be provided to homeowners who invest in energy efficiency improvements. Grants are fixed for each type of measure as indicated in the table below. Grant approval must be in place before any purchase of materials or commencement of measures undertaken. Grants are paid after the measures are completed and the contractor has been paid by the homeowner. In the instance where the cost of the work (vat inclusive) is less than the fixed grant amount, the actual cost will be reimbursed.
| MEASURE | CATEGORY | GRANT * |
| Roof | Roof Insulation | €250 |
| Wall | Cavity wall insulation | €400 |
| Internal Wall Dry-Lining | €2,500 | |
| External wall insulation | €4,000 | |
| Heating Controls | High Efficiency Gas or Oil fired Boiler with Heating Controls Upgrade | €700** |
| Heating Controls Upgrade | €500** | |
| BER Assessment | A Before works and an After works BER assessment | €200 |
* Please note that while you are entitled to apply for each Measure there is a minimum requirement that the grant amount in the first application must be €500 or greater. The BER grant cannot form part of this €500 amount.
** Minimum requirement of: 2 zones (space and water) with 7 day programmer (time and temperature) control and boiler interlock, time and temperature control of electric immersion heater and either 1 more zone control or 3 TRV's.
Who can do the work?
In accordance with the scheme's Terms and Conditions, all works must be completed by a contractor from SEI's Registered List, which will be published when the scheme opens for homeowner applications. BERcerts.ie will be able to advise on the appropriate works and recommend various contractors.
If undertaking a BER, these must be completed by a registered BER assessor. BERcerts.ie SEI Reg No is 100936.
For an energy audit, please call us on 046 904 6000.
To Register your interest with the SEI, please call them on 1850 927000 or e-mail hes@sei.ie
Source: www.sei.ie