Greener Home Scheme 

The Greener Homes Scheme (the “Scheme”) provides assistance to homeowners who intend to purchase a new renewable energy heating system for existing homes. The scheme is administered by Sustainable Energy Ireland (“SEI”) and aims to increase the use of renewable energy and sustainable energy technologies in Irish homes. Smartheat supply and install Biomass and Solar hrating systems.

Home Energy Saving Scheme

Who can avail of the grants?It is a National scheme and therefore all homeowners of dwellings built before 2006 may apply. Landlords and owners of multiple properties may also apply, however they must submit a separate application form for each property. 

What type of work can I get a grant for?

Grants will be provided to homeowners who invest in energy efficiency improvements in the following area:·    Roof Insulation·    Wall Insulation – this includes either cavity wall, internal dry lining or external insulation ·    Replacement High Efficiency (> 90%) Gas or Oil fired  Boilers  with  Heating Controls Upgrade·    Heating Controls Upgrade·    Building Energy Rating (BER) – you can get a grant for a BER if one is done before and after the works are completed
* Minimum requirement of: 2 zones (space and water) with 7 day programmer (time and temperature) control and boiler interlock, time and temperature control of electric immersion heater and either 1 more zone control or 3 TRV’s. 

How much are the grants?

Grants are fixed for each type of measure as indicated in the table below. Grant approval must be in place before any purchase of materials or commencement of measures undertaken. Grants are paid after the measures are completed and the contractor has been paid by the homeowner. In the instance where the cost of the work (vat inclusive) is less than the fixed grant amount, the actual cost will be reimbursed.

Is a BER Assessment mandatory? 

No, a BER assessment is not mandatory. However, there is a grant of €200 for those who choose to have a BER assessment completed before and After Home Energy Saving works are completed. 

Who can do the work?

In accordance with the scheme’s Terms and Conditions, all works must be completed by a contractor from SEI’s Registered List. If undertaking a BER, these must be completed by a registered BER assessor. Smartheat are specialists in the installation of heating controls and boiler upgrades.

When can I get the work done?

In accordance with the scheme’s Terms and Conditions, Grant Approval must be in place prior to any purchase of materials or commencement of works is undertaken. However, the before BER can be done ahead of grant approval and could prove beneficial for homeowners who are uncertain about their options or what to get done first.

When might you NOT qualify for a grant?

Depending on the scale or type of works being undertaken, the HES grant may not necessarily be appropriate for all homeowners. Homeowners will not qualify for a grant:·    If your first grant application would be for less than €500. So if you are only intending to do attic insulation (€250) or blown cavity wall insulation (€400) on their own then you will not qualify for a grant.·    If you are only replacing your existing boiler with a typical efficiency boiler (<90% efficiency) then you will not qualify for a grant.·    If you decide to simply replace your boiler but not upgrade the heating controls to the minimum prescribed standard then you will not qualify for a grant.·    If you wish to get a grant for a Building Energy Rating (BER) then you must undertake a BER both before and after undertaking the appropriate grant aided measures.

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