energy efficiency
Sustainable Energy Action's Home Energy Saving Scheme is now providing householders with grants to install energy efficiency improvements in their homes.
Details on how to apply are available at www.sei.ie
| Measure | Grant Available | Typical Payback Period | |
| Roof Insulation | Ceiling Level | €250 | 3-6 years |
| Rafter Level | €250 | 3-6 years | |
| Wall Insulation | Cavity Fill | €400 | 4-5 years |
| Dry-lining Insulation | €2,500 | 7-10 years | |
| External Insulation | €4,000 | 15-20 years | |
| Heating System | High Efficiency Gas Boiler installation with Heating Controls Upgrade | €700 | 4-5 years |
| High Efficiency Oil Boiler installation with Heating Controls Upgrade | €700 | 4-5 years | |
| Heating Controls Upgrade Only | €500 | 4-5 years | |
| Building Energy Rating | €200 | ||
| Windows | Replace/upgrade existing windows | No Grant available | 7-10 years |
ESB Halo Energy Efficiency Programme
ESB's Halo gives you, the householder, the opportunity to have a free independent home energy survey carried out on your home. The survey will advise you what your house might need in terms of roof insulation, wall insulation, central heating boilers and controls, will give a rough indication of the costs involved and will advise on all grants available and what to do next if you wish to proceed further.
To apply for your fee survey, call ESB's customer Care team at 1850 372 333 or apply online at www.esb.ie/ebergyservices .
The Free Halo survey offer ends on 31st March 2010
Greener Homes Scheme
SEI's Greener Homes Scheme provides the following grants for renewable technology installations.
| Solar Thermal Space and or Hot water heating (Evacuated Tube) | €300 per m2(to max.6m2 ) |
| Solar Thermal Space and or Hot water heating (Flat Plate) | €250 per m2 (to max.6m2 ) |
| Heat Pump - Horizontal ground collector | €2,500 |
| Heat Pump - Vertical ground collector | €3,500 |
| Heat Pump - Water (well) to water | €2,500 |
| Heat Pump - Air source | €2,000 |
| Wood Chip/Pellet Stove | €800 |
| Biomass / Wood pellet Stove with integral boiler | €1,400 |
| Wood Chip/Pellet Boiler | €2,500 |
| Wood Gasification Boiler | €2,000 |
Please click here for more information on the typical costs of these systems.
If you have any queries please call 1850 734 734 or email greenerhomes@sei.ie