The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) is urging homeowners to apply for grants, which cover about 30% of the average cost of upgrade works, to make their homes warmer and more energy efficient.
Almost 350,000 homes have benefited from grants through the SEAI to make energy improvements in their homes.
The grants are awarded for upgrades such as roof and wall insulation, heating system upgrades and solar heating.
SEAI Chief Executive Jim Gannon said: "With recent sunshine and warmer weather, we’re less reliant on home heating and it's easy to forget about the efficiency of our homes. However, now is the ideal time to think about heating and insulation upgrades before the next cold spell. These are foolproof ways of making our homes cosier and less costly to run, while also benefiting the environment. 350,000 families have already received grants and are experiencing real benefit of the upgrades. People should be aware of their grant entitlements and apply now."
Grants are available to homes built before 2006 for attic insulation, wall insulation (internal and external), heating upgrades and solar heating. The fixed grant payments range from €300 for attic insulation to €4,500 for external wall insulation on a detached house, with staggered amounts in between, depending on the upgrade undertaken. There are additional bonus payments if three or more upgrades are completed.
www.seai.ie/homeenergygrants
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