Minister Eamon Ryan Launches Home Energy Saving Scheme
Minister Eamon Ryan (Communications Energy and Natural Resources) has announced a pilot Home Energy Savings Scheme.
The scheme will be open to householders to apply from March 2009. Those interested may register their “Expression of Interest” by calling 1850 927 000
Some details of the scheme so far are:-
- Open to home owners
- Home Improvement measures will include:-
| MEASURE | CATEGORY | GRANT* |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | Roof Insulation | €250 |
| Wall | Cavity wall insulation | €400 |
| Internal Wall Dry-Lining | €2,500 | |
| External wall insulation | €4,000 | |
| Heating Controls | High Efficiency Gas or Oil fired Boiler with Heating Controls Upgrade | €700 |
| Heating Controls Upgrade | €500 | |
| BER Assessment | A before works and an After works assessment must be completed | €200 |
Terms and Conditions:
Be sure that prior to applying you have read and understand the scheme’s Terms and Conditions (to be published once the scheme is open for homeowner applications) and in particular please note the following:-
- Grant Approval must be in place prior to any purchase of materials or commencement of measures undertaken.
- You may apply several times, however the grant value of your first application must be €500.
- The BER assessment grant cannot form part of the €500 amount.
- All works must be carried out by a contractor registered with Sustainable Energy Ireland for this particular scheme.
Further information is available from Sustainable Energy Ireland website at www.sei.ie/hes