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Better Energy Homes Scheme
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 | €200 |
| Wall | Cavity wall insulation | €320 |
| Internal Wall Dry-Lining | €2,000 | |
| External wall insulation | €4,000 | |
| Heating Controls | High Efficiency Gas or Oil fired Boiler with Heating Controls Upgrade | €560** |
| Heating Controls Upgrade | €400** | |
| BER Assessment | An After works BER assessment | €80 |
* 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 €400 or greater. The BER grant cannot form part of this €400 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 50% 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 SEAI'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 SEAI Reg No is 100936.
For an energy audit, please call us on 046 904 6000.
To Register your interest with the SEAI, please call them on 1850 927000 or e-mail hes@seai.ie
Source: www.seai.ie