Ireland household energy storage subsidies

Does SEAI offer free home energy upgrades?

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) provides free home energy upgrades to homeowners who get certain social welfare payments, with the scheme prioritising the oldest and least energy-efficient homes. Here is everything you need to know about the grant: What energy upgrades are available? The scheme covers these home energy upgrades:

How do energy upgrades work in Ireland?

In Ireland, energy upgrades are managed by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) through a scheme called the One Stop Shop Service. The SEAI administers the grants and a private company manages the work for you. These companies are called One Stop Shops. Additionally, the SEAI provides individual energy upgrade grants for specific home energy upgrades.

Who is eligible for the National Home Energy Upgrade Scheme?

The National Home Energy Upgrade Scheme is available to homeowners, private landlords and approved housing bodies. It provides grants to upgrade the energy efficiency of your property.

What is the Better Energy Homes scheme?

The Better Energy Homes Scheme is for homeowners and landlords who want to do certain energy upgrades themselves. It is a separate scheme from the Better Energy Warmer Homes scheme, which provides free home energy upgrades for people on low incomes.

What if I don't qualify for free energy upgrades?

If you do not qualify for the free upgrades, the SEAI provides other grants to help with the cost of upgrading the energy efficiency of your home. The National Home Energy Upgrade Scheme provides grants to bring your home up to an energy efficiency rating of B2 or above, using a private company to manage the work.

How much will the SEAI spend on energy upgrades?

€337 million is allocated for SEAI residential and community energy upgrade schemes, including the Solar PV Scheme, to support the delivery of the National Retrofit Plan.