With rising energy costs and increasing focus on reducing carbon emissions, the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has introduced updates to its grant schemes, providing even more support for homeowners looking to improve their home’s energy efficiency. SEAI offers grants for insulation upgrades, making it an ideal time to invest in improving your home’s thermal performance.
What are the SEAI Grants for Insulation?
The SEAI Better Energy Homes (BEH) grant provides financial assistance to homeowners across Ireland to help cover the cost of upgrading their insulation. By making these improvements, homeowners can significantly reduce energy usage, resulting in lower heating bills and a warmer, more comfortable home.
SEAI offers several types of insulation grants, including:
- Attic Insulation Grant: Up to €1,500 for upgrading roof insulation.
- Cavity Wall Insulation Grant: Up to €1,700 for insulating cavity walls.
- External Wall Insulation Grant: Up to €4,500 for homes with solid walls.
- Internal Wall Insulation Grant: Up to €4,500 for drylining internal walls.
- Building Energy Rating (BER) Assessment Grant: Up to €50 towards a post-works BER assessment.
Why Were SEAI Grants Increased?
In response to the increasing demand for energy-efficient homes and the rising costs of home improvement projects, SEAI has introduced larger grant amounts for insulation. These increases are part of the Irish government’s wider initiative to reduce the country’s carbon footprint, improve the overall energy efficiency of homes, and help homeowners manage their energy costs. By making energy-efficient upgrades, homes can reduce the amount of energy needed to stay warm, significantly lowering heating costs.
How Can Homeowners Benefit from the New SEAI Grants?
If your home was built before 2011, you may be eligible to receive these grants to upgrade your insulation. Insulation is one of the most cost-effective ways to improve your home’s energy efficiency, and with the increased grant funding, you can cover a substantial portion of the cost.
At Premier Insulations, we are an SEAI-approved contractor and can assist you with the entire process, from assessing your home to applying for the grant and completing the work. With the SEAI handling the grant reimbursement, it’s now easier than ever to upgrade your insulation and start enjoying the benefits of a warmer, more energy-efficient home.
Take Action in 2024
Whether you’ve been considering attic insulation or need to upgrade your wall insulation, now is the time to act. The SEAI grants make insulation upgrades more affordable and accessible for homeowners across Ireland. With improved insulation, you can reduce your energy bills, increase the comfort of your home, and play your part in helping Ireland meet its climate targets.
Contact Premier Insulations today to arrange a free consultation, and let us help you take advantage of the SEAI’s grant offerings for 2024.