Positive changes to the Government funded energy efficiency schemes and Better Energy Homes Programme.

The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment (DCCAE), Denis Naughten T.D. is announcing a shift in the Government funded energy efficiency schemes, representing a major step in the transition towards decarbonising our heating and the Energy White Paper’s vision of a low carbon energy future.

New Changes

Here are a number of key changes to the Better Energy Homes grant programme, which will come into effect in 2018.

The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment (DCCAE), Denis Naughten T.D. is announcing a shift in the Government funded energy efficiency schemes, representing a major step in the transition towards decarbonising our heating and the Energy White Paper’s vision of a low carbon energy future.

External Wall Insulation Grant Increase

The grant levels for External Wall Insulation will increase from the 15th January 2018, with grant levels ranging from €2,750 to €6,000.

Heating Controls Grant Increase

The €100 grant available for oil and gas boiler upgrades will no longer be available from the 15th January 2018. However, the grant for Heating Controls will be increased by the same amount to €700 from the same date.

New improved grant levels under Better Energy Homes from 15th January 2018.

Heating Controls – From €600 to €700

External Wall Insulation – Detached – From €4,500 to €6,000

External Wall Insulation – Semi-detached or end of terrace – From €3,400 to €4,500

External Wall Insulation – Mid terrace or apartment – From €2,250 to €2,75

Introduction of Heat Pump Grants

A new heat pump grant will be added to the existing range of measures. This is expected to be available from April 2018 onwards.

Further information regarding this new grant will be made available in April 2018.

How will this affect applications?

All current and open applications for External Wall Insulation and Oil or Gas Boilers with Heating Controls will be paid at the current grant rates up until the 15th January 2018.

The removal of the €100 grant for oil and gas boiler upgrades should not impact on future applications as this amount has been applied to the Heating Controls grant, increasing the Heating Controls grant from €600 to €700.