Unlock SEAI Grants for Home Efficiency & Renewable Heating
Reduce upfront costs and make your home more energy-efficient with government support for heat pumps, insulation, solar, and smart heating upgrades.
What Are SEAI Grants?
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) offers grants to help homeowners upgrade their homes with energy-saving and renewable technologies. These grants aim to reduce energy usage, lower heating costs, and cut carbon emissions, making sustainable upgrades more affordable and accessible. SEAI grants must be approved before works start, and you must use a registered contractor such as Shane Dawson Heating & Plumbing for eligible measures.
Who Can Apply?
Here is a list of individual and orgnisations who can apply for an SEAI grant. Your home must have a valid MPRN (Meter Point Reference Number) and meet specific build year requirements depending on the type of grant (e.g., 2011 for some measures, 2021 for heat pumps).
Private Honeowners
Private homeowners can apply for SEAI grants to upgrade the energy efficiency of their primary residence. Grants support improvements such as heat pumps, insulation, and heating controls.
Landlords
Landlords may be eligible for SEAI grants when upgrading rental properties to improve efficiency and comfort. Eligible works must meet SEAI requirements and use registered contractors.
Property Companies
Property companies can access SEAI support for energy upgrades across qualifying residential properties. Grants help reduce upgrade costs while improving long-term performance and compliance.
Housing Bodies
Approved housing bodies are eligible for SEAI funding to improve the efficiency of social and supported housing. These upgrades help reduce energy costs and enhance tenant comfort.
Registered Charities
Registered charities may qualify for SEAI grants when upgrading eligible residential properties they own or manage. Funding supports energy-efficient heating and renewable solutions.
Holiday Homes
Holiday homes can qualify for SEAI grants provided they meet eligibility criteria, including a valid MPRN. Grants help improve efficiency and reduce long-term running costs.
Key SEAI Grant Types & What They Cover
are theHere is a list of individual and orgnisations who can apply for an SEAI grant. Your home must have a valid MPRN (Meter Point Reference Number) and meet specific build year requirements depending on the type of grant (e.g., 2011 for some measures, 2021 for heat pumps).
Heat Pump System Grant
SEAI provides fixed grants for installing energy-efficient heat pumps (air-to-water, ground source, water source, etc.). Grants help replace conventional heating systems with modern renewable technology, reducing energy costs and carbon emissions.
Typical Grant Values
- Heat pumps for houses: up to €6,500
- Heat pumps for apartments: up to €4,500
- Air-to-air heat pumps: approx. €3,500
- Technical assessment grant: €200
Heating Controls Grant
This grant supports the installation of smart controls that manage your heating and hot water more efficiently, improving comfort and reducing waste.
Typical Grant Values
- Value: €700 regardless of property type
Other Individual Grants
Under SEAI’s Better Energy Homes scheme, homeowners (and some landlords) may also qualify for of applicable grants.
Typical Grant Values
- Solar thermal (hot water) grant: approx. €1,200
- Solar PV (electricity) grant: up to €1,800
- Insulation grants: attic and wall insulation (varies)
Recent SEAI Grant Supported Projects
Here are a few of our most recent finished projects with the attention to detail and quality our customers have some to expect from our team at Shane Dawson Heating & Plumbing.
What SEAI Does Not Fund?
SEAI does not offer grants for new or replacement fossil fuel boilers (e.g., gas or oil) or direct grants for windows and doors outside broader upgrade schemes. However, it does offer heating control upgrades even if you’re not installing a heat pump
Best Practice For Getting A Grant?
To set yourself up for success use these tips:
- Check Eligibility Before Starting
- Use SEAI-Registered Contractors
- Plan Ahead
- Consider Combined Upgrades
- Understand Timeline
How To Apply & Useful Links
You can apply yourself by choosing eligible project, getting a quote from a SEAI registered contractor such as Shane Dawson Heating and plumbing, submit your online grant before work commences, complete the project and submit paperwork for payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
SEAI grants offer significant support for homeowners looking to improve energy efficiency and install renewable heating systems like heat pumps. With careful planning and an understanding of the eligibility rules, you can make these upgrades more affordable while reducing your energy costs and environmental impact. Here are some additional questions that you might find useful
Yes. You must apply for and receive SEAI grant approval before any work begins — starting early can make you ineligible.
Yes. All work must be completed by an SEAI-registered contractor for the specific grant measure you’re applying for.
Most grants are available for homes built before certain years (often pre-2011 or pre-2021, depending on the upgrade). Your home must also have a valid MPRN.
Yes. Many grants can be combined — for example, heat pumps with insulation or heating controls — which can significantly reduce overall costs
Once approved, SEAI grants are typically valid for up to 8 months, so the work must be completed and paperwork submitted within that timeframe.
Our Qualifications
We strictly adhere to the highest industry standards and comply with all health and safety regulations to ensure every job is carried out safely, legally, and to the highest quality. Our commitment to continuous training and certification means you can trust us to deliver expert plumbing and heating solutions and services inclduing RGI and the national guild or master craftsmen.
