Applications open for some SEAI grants
Last week, Minister for Climate, Energy, and the Environment Darragh O’Brien announced a package of grants for homeowners nationwide.
The grants, facilitated by SEAI, represent a further expansion of existing grants for assistance with the installation of windows and doors.
From February 3, there is an uplift to existing grants for Cavity Wall Insulation and Attic Insulation.
Along with this, there is further access to Heat Pump System Grants for homeowners to get help with the burden of heat pump costs.
These amounts incorporate €6,500 for the heat pump, €2,000 for radiator upgrades and a further heating bonus of €4,000.
Further grants will be available from March 2, and these include Windows and Doors grants.
On these grants, Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment, Darragh O’Brien said: “In the Programme for Government, we committed to taking 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.”