SEAI Grants for Home Energy Upgrades

Overview of SEAI Grants

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) offers various grants to help homeowners improve the energy efficiency of their homes, reduce energy costs, and lower carbon emissions. Many of these grants require a BER assessment as part of the application process.

Main Grant Schemes

Individual Energy Upgrades

Grants for specific measures such as attic insulation, wall insulation, heat pumps, solar PV, heating controls, windows, doors, solar water heating, and battery storage.

Typical grant amounts: Varies by measure and property type (see table below for indicative amounts).

BER requirement: A BER assessment is often required before applying, and an updated BER may be needed after works to verify the improvement.

How BER Assessments Relate to SEAI Grants

BER assessments play a crucial role in the SEAI grant process:

Pre-works assessment: Determines the current energy performance of your home, helping identify which upgrades will be most effective.
Post-works verification: After completing upgrades, an updated BER assesses the improvement and confirms that grant requirements have been met.
One Stop Shop: Requires both pre- and post-works BER assessments to verify the achievement of the target B rating.

Grant Amounts (Indicative)

The table below shows typical grant amounts for common energy upgrades. Amounts vary based on property type, eligibility, and specific measures. For detailed and up-to-date information, please visit the SEAI Home Energy Grants page.

Grant Measure	Typical Grant Amount (EUR)	Notes
Attic Insulation	€1,100 - €2,500	Based on property type and eligibility
Wall Insulation (Cavity)	€1,800 - €2,500
Wall Insulation (Internal/External)	€2,500 - €3,500
Heat Pump System (Air to Water)	€3,500 - €4,500
Heating Controls	€700
Windows and Doors	Up to €1,200	For up to 12 windows/doors
Solar PV	Up to €2,400	Plus battery grant up to €600
Solar Water Heating	Up to €1,200
Battery System	Up to €600
One Stop Shop (Full home upgrade to B2)	Varies	Covers multiple measures

How Bohannon Energy Can Help

As an independent home energy advisor, I can assist you with:

Conducting the required BER assessment for your grant application
Advising on which SEAI grants you may be eligible for based on your property and planned upgrades
Explaining the application process and required documentation
Providing guidance on selecting appropriate energy upgrades
Helping you understand how different improvements will affect your BER rating
Offering retrofit sequencing recommendations to maximise grant eligibility and energy savings

Note: While I provide BER assessments and advice on SEAI grants, grant applications are submitted by you or your chosen contractor. I do not submit grant applications on your behalf.