A package of new and enhanced grants for homeowners across Ireland will help those looking to benefit from home energy upgrades.
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) writes:
- New and enhanced individual upgrades to support homeowners with their upgrade journey – including new windows and doors grant
- Higher grants and wider eligibility making it easier for homeowners to complete deep retrofits on a phased basis that suits their budgets
- Higher grants for homeowners on Qualifying Welfare Payments
- New support for First Time Buyers (of existing houses)
- Increased grant support for Approved Housing Bodies and Local Authorities, as well as support n the community for older people
Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O’Brien has announced a package of new and enhanced grants for homeowners across the country who are looking to benefit from home energy upgrades. Designed to make homes warmer, more comfortable, and cheaper to heat, a new and enlarged package of grants will be administered by SEAI under the new National Residential Retrofit Plan. The new measures will see many more households benefit from homes that are warmer and cheaper to heat.
Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment, Darragh O’Brien, commented: ‘In the Programme for Government, we committed to take decisive action to provide warmer, more comfortable homes, as part of our drive to support energy affordability, security, and sustainability. The measures that I am announcing today will make more homes more sustainable and energy-efficient, reducing reliance on fossil fuels, and lowering energy costs for households. By promoting retrofitting, renewable heating, and solar energy, we will make homes warmer and cheaper to heat. Last year, we helped more than 58,000 homeowners to benefit from energy upgrades under SEAI schemes. We will build on that this year, widening the net to upgrade even more homes in 2026 and making home energy upgrades more affordable and accessible to all.’
William Walsh, chief executive of SEAI, said: ‘Today’s announcement is a huge boost. Last year was a record year for SEAI, but now, with these new measures, we will go even further, bringing lower energy bills and more comfortable, healthier living to thousands more across the country. We’ve built up the industry, we have the expertise, and now we have the momentum. There really has never been a better time to retrofit your home and at SEAI, we are here to help you every step of the way.’
