When the winter months come in, keeping your home cosy and cutting down on electricity isn't always easy. Especially if you have an older home that gets very cold at night.
It might be time to look at the root cause of your energy loss and consider improving your homes energy efficiency.
Did you know there are home improvement grants available to help you with this?
Some home improvements can go a long way in reducing energy bills, emissions and keeping your home cosier for longer.
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) offers grants to homeowners to make home improvements that will decrease their fuel consumption.
Home improvement grants can get a little confusing, that’s where Energia can help. By choosing Energia to manage your home improvement project you can enjoy your journey to a more energy-efficient home with minimal hassle, as we will manage the entire project for you, including applying for any suitable grants. Discover more about our cosy and greener homes service.
One of the most common options is known as the better energy home scheme, it was introduced as part of the government's initiative to reduce Ireland's emissions and reliance on fossil fuels. These grants are available to make it more accessible for homeowners to improve their homes energy efficiency and improve the nation's overall BER rating to a B grade.
What does the Better Energy Home Scheme cover?
The Better Energy Home scheme covers anything from upgrading insulation, heating controls, and heat pump systems, to installing solar electricity and water heating. SEAI will provide grants up to 35% depending on the type of home improvement. This grant also offers extra benefits to homeowners who complete three or more energy-saving upgrades in their home.
Home improvements eligible for grants
- Wall and roof insulation
- Floor insulation
- Window upgrades
- Heating controls
- Heat pump upgrades
- Solar water heating
- Solar electricity
- Ventilation
- BER assessment
Who is The better energy home scheme for?
If you're looking to improve your home's energy efficiency and cut down on your electricity bills.
The better energy home scheme is for you.
Who is eligible for the home improvement grants?
The SEAI have different grants available to homeowners depending on their eligibility.
All homeowners are eligible for partial grants if their home was built and occupied before 2006. If you receive certain social welfare payments and your home falls into this criteria you can obtain a free home energy upgrade.
What Energy upgrade grant is my home eligible for?
- If your home was built and occupied before 2006 you can avail of grants for insulation and heating controls.
- If your home was built and occupied before 2011 you can avail of renewable energy grants
Why should you consider making your home more energy efficient?
By increasing your homes BER energy rating you will see a significant increase in savings on your electricity bills, you will be keeping your home warmer for longer and reduce your carbon footprint. The value of your home will also increase if you achieve a BER rating of B2
Becoming greener, and more energy-efficient starts at home, Find out more about our cosy and greener homes service.