Home Energy Grants
Discover what SEAI Home Energy Grants are available to you to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase your home’s value.
What are SEAI Grants?
Grants offered are provided by the Government of Ireland through the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) to support your home energy improvements, such as insulation, installing a heat pump, solar panels plus window and door upgrades.
Types of SEAI Grants
There are three main types of SEAI home energy upgrade grants available for home energy upgrades:
- The One Stop Shop programme provides grants for a complete home energy upgrade, including windows and doors and a bonus payment of €2,000 if you install a heat pump. The homeowner only pays the net amount after grants are deducted.
- The Individual Energy Upgrades offers smaller grants for a limited number of home energy upgrades. The homeowner pays the cost upfront and is reimbursed the value of the grant by the SEAI sometime later. The homeowner manages the project themselves.
- The Fully Funded Energy Upgrade is for homeowners who receive certain welfare benefits, such as fuel allowance. For more information, please visit the SEAI website.
How does a One Stop Shop work?
A One Stop Shop looks after all the key stages of a home energy retrofit, from retrofit design through to project completion and management of SEAI Grant funding. At Electric Ireland Superhomes, we engage leading contractors and experienced retrofit specialists to offer you expert guidance through an often-complex process.
Our retrofit specialists aim to provide homeowners with peace of mind, quality assurance, and, when the retrofit is complete, the best home possible. We believe that the best way to achieve a comfortable, healthy and low-carbon home is through a whole house retrofit. In a Superhome, insulation, air-tightness, advanced ventilation and a retrofit specialist carefully designed heating system work perfectly together to deliver the best possible energy system for your home.
Individual Energy Upgrades vs One Stop Shop
Upgrading your home can be done all at once or step by step.
Individual Energy Upgrades can cost less but require you to manage contractors, installation and grants. The SEAI website offers a step-by-step guide.
One Stop Shop provides more grants, including windows, doors, and heat pumps, with full project management. The retrofit is carried in a single installation, minimising disruption. Grants are deducted upfront, with financing advice available for every step.
Compare both options to find the best fit for you.
Who can Apply for These Grants?
To be eligible for One Stop Shop grants, your home should be built before 2011 with a starting BER of B3 or lower.
After your retrofit, your home should reach a BER of B2 or higher, with a noticeable boost in energy efficiency.
One Stop Shop
For Homeowners and Private Landlords who want:
- Multiple energy upgrades
- To upgrade to a minimum B2 BER
- A fully managed solution including grant and finance support
Grants Available:
- Double or triple-glazed windows
- External Doors (Max. 2)
- Heat Pump System
- Central Heating System upgrade (radiators, pipework)
- Heating Controls
- Heat Pump Bonu
- Attic insulation
- Rafter insulation
- Cavity wall insulation
- Internal wall Insulation
- External Wall Insulation
- Floor Insulation
- Solar PV
- Mechanical Ventilation
- Air Tightness
- Home Energy Assessment
- Project Management contribution
For homes built and occupied before:
- 2021 for Heat Pump and Solar PV
- 2011 for insulation and heating controls
- 2011 for renewable systems
- All homes must complete a minimum level of energy upgrades and achieve a minimum BER rating of B2
Individual Energy Upgrades
For homeowners who wish to upgrade their home on a step-by-step basis, or whose home does not qualify for One Stop Shop grants.
Grants Available:
- Heat Pump
- Solar PV
- Attic insulation
- Wall insulation
- Heating controls
For homes built and occupied before:
- 2021 for Heat Pump and Solar PV
- 2011 for insulation and heating controls
Explainer: Individual Energy Upgrades vs One Stop Shop
Grant Amount Comparison
| Grant Name | Type of Home | Individual Energy Grant | One Stop Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Pump Systems | All Houses | €6,500 | €6,500 |
| Apartments | €4,500 | €4,500 | |
| Central Heating System for Heat Pump | All Houses | Unavailable | €2,000 |
| Apartments | Unavailable | €1,000 | |
| Heat Pump to Air | €3,500 | €3,500 | |
| Heat Pump Bonus | Unavailable | €2,000 | |
| Attic Insulation | Apartment (any) | €800 | €800 |
| Mid-Terrace | €1,200 | €1,200 | |
| Semi-Detached / End of Terrace | €1,300 | €1,300 | |
| Detached House | €1,500 | €1,500 | |
| Rafter Insulation | Apartment (any) | Unavailable | €1,500 |
| Mid-Terrace | Unavailable | €2,000 | |
| Semi-Detached / End of Terrace | Unavailable | €3,000 | |
| Detached House | Unavailable | €3,000 | |
| Cavity Wall Insulation | Apartment (any) | €700 | €700 |
| Mid-Terrace | €800 | €800 | |
| Semi-Detached / End of Terrace | €1,200 | €1,200 | |
| Detached House | €1,700 | €1,700 | |
| Internal Insulation (Dry Lining) | Apartment (any) | €1,500 | €1,500 |
| Mid-Terrace | €2,000 | €2,000 | |
| Semi-Detached / End of Terrace | €3,500 | €3,500 | |
| Detached House | €4,500 | €4,500 | |
| External Wall Insulation (The Wrap) | Apartment (any) | €3,000 | €3,000 |
| Mid-Terrace | €3,500 | €3,500 | |
| Semi-Detached / End of Terrace | €6,000 | €6,000 | |
| Detached House | €8,000 | €8,000 | |
| Windows (Complete Upgrade) | Apartment (any) | Unavailable | €1,500 |
| Mid-Terrace | Unavailable | €1,800 | |
| Semi-Detached / End of Terrace | Unavailable | €3,000 | |
| Detached House | Unavailable | €8,000 | |
| External Doors (max. 2) | Unavailable | €800 per door | |
| Floor Insulation | Unavailable | €3,500 | |
| Solar PV | €700 per KWP up to 2KWp | €1,400 for 2KWp SPs | €1,400 for 2kWp SPs |
| €200 for every additional KWp up to 4KWp | €1,600 for 3KWp SPs | €1,600 for 3KWp SPs | |
| Total Solar PV grant capped at €1,800 | €1,800 for 4KWp SPs | €1,800 for 4KWp SPs | |
| Mechanical Ventilation | Unavailable | €1,500 | |
| Air Tightness | Unavailable | €1,000 | |
| Home Energy Assessment | Self-Managed | €350 | |
| Project Management | Apartment (any) | Self-Managed | €800 |
| Mid-Terrace | Self-Managed | €1,200 | |
| Semi-Detached / End of Terrace | Self-Managed | €1,600 | |
| Detached House | Self-Managed | €2,000 |
Note: Not all grants are available to all customers. Eligibility depends on the type of house you have and the specific measures required.
How do I get started?
Request a FREE 20 minute Online Consultation to receive a basic assessment of your home, an estimate of costs and SEAI grants, and hear about your next steps.
We follow a 7-step process for all our projects designed to reduce hassle and stress on your retrofit journey.
Take the first step towards a greener, healthier home.
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