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Subsidy (Better Energy Homes)

  1. Abbreviated form of legal source(s)

    Better Energy Homes

  2. Description of support scheme

    Better Energy Homes scheme provides grants for the energy upgrading of dwellings. Under this scheme, solar thermal, aerothermal, hydrothermal and geothermal technologies are supported through grants. Other energy efficiency measures are also eligible for support (see Energy Efficiency measures).

  3. Amount

    The following maxima are applied to each category (ch.1.1 Better Energy Homes):
    • Solar thermal: EUR 1,200
    • Aerothermal/ Hydrothermal/ Geothermal: EUR 3,500

  4. Addressees

    Homeowners of residential buildings built before 2011 (ch.1.4 Better Energy Homes).

  5. Procedure

    Interested applicants make a submission online along with any necessary document. SEAI assesses the application. If approved, the applicant may carry on with the necessary works. Finally, the applicant makes a claim or payment and the grant is paid off (ch.4 Better Energy Homes).

  6. Competent authority

    SEAI

  7. Technologies

    Aerothermal

    Eligible

    Hydrothermal

    Eligible

    Biogas
    Biomass
    Geothermal energy

    Eligible

    Solar Thermal

    Eligible