What SEAI Grants Are Available in 2025?

By Cormac Breen

Content Manager

Cormac is Selectra.ie's energy expert along with being the chief content and editorial manager for the website. His aim is to help find the best deal for you and your home energy needs so that you save money on your annual bills. His knowledge and experience of the Irish energy market allows him to offer the best advice and insight into current prices, emerging trends and overall energy saving tips.

The SEAI offer a range of grants for home improvements including the, Fully Funded Energy Upgrade, Individual Energy Upgrade and One Stop Shop Service. To apply for an SEAI grant, you can make an application online on the SEAI website or by post. If you have any query in relation to your grant application, you can contact the SEAI is (01) 808 2004.

What SEAI Grants for Home Improvements Are Available in 2025?

For 2025, the SEAI has divided its grants into three main categories, depending on your situation you can avail of one of the following schemes:

• One Stop Shop Service: Up to 50% of the cost
• Individual Energy Upgrade Grants: Up to 80% funded home energy upgrades
• Fully Funded Energy Upgrade: 100% funded home upgrade grants

Below you will find an overview of the SEAI grants avaiable from each scheme:

These grants are generally available to homeowners meeting specific property and technical criteria.

The Fully Funded Energy Upgrade (Warmer Homes Scheme) is specifically available to those receiving certain social welfare payments, while the Housing Aid for Older People Grant (managed by local authorities, not SEAI directly) is means-tested.

We look at who is eligible and which home improvements are covered in more detail under each of these programmes above.

What Are the Individual Energy Upgrade Grants?

This grant allows you to choose which home improvements to bring, choose the registered contractor, and complete the work yourself.

It’s important to note that despite being more in charge of this grant, you still need to wait for the approval of the grant before starting the project.

You can choose from any of the following home improvement upgrades to make your house more energy-efficient, thus saving you money on your energy bills:

• Attic Insulation Grant
• Wall Insulation Grant (Cavity, internal, and external walls)
• Heat Pump System Grant
• Heating Controls Grant
• Solar Water Heating Grant
• Solar Electricity Grant

While not always required before application for all individual grants, a BER assessment is often needed to confirm eligibility for certain upgrades (like heat pumps) and is always required after the works are completed to confirm the energy efficiency improvement and process your grant payment.

Let’s now have a more in-depth look at these six Home Energy Grants from SEAI:

Attic Insulation Grant

The home energy grants include four different types of SEAI insulation grants.

We break down these different types of insulation grants and their values in the tables below.

Wall Insulation Grant

After the Attic insulation grant, there are three different types of wall insulation grants.

We look at the different types of SEAI insulation grants available and their values in the table below.

Important! Homes that have previously received any attic or wall insulation improvements under any previous government scheme are not eligible for this grant.

Heating Controls Grant

Heating controls work by matching your heating and hot water schedules to the way you use your home.

This allows homeowners to control when to heat their water and turn on their heating, in turn reducing unnecessary excess use of energy.

A grant of €700 is available to applicants to help with the installation of heating controls.

Heat Pump Systems Grant

An alternative to fossil fuel heating systems, heat pumps are devices that transfer, or ‘pump’, heat from one place to another.

Heat pumps are used as a greener alternative to efficiently heat your home. Heat sources used by heat pumps include warm air (which is the most common), ground, and water (such as lakes and rivers).

In the table below you’ll find the SEAI grants available for each type of heat pump system.

Heat pumps can only be installed in homes that are already energy-efficient.

A registered technical advisor will need to inspect your home prior to commencing work for which you can receive a grant.

There are extra eligibility criteria for the heat pump system grant, they are:

• You must use one of the SEAI contractors for the technical assessment.
• You must complete the installation and any upgrades according to the SEAI grants Ireland programme rules.

The SEAI advises that customers can save up to 20% on their heating bills by using heating controls. Heating controls can help you heat hot water without turning on home heating, and houses can also be split into zones to allow for more efficient heating.

Most people tend to spend time at home in the sitting room and kitchen areas, only retiring to their bedrooms to sleep. This means that heating the upstairs area to the same temperature and at the same time as the downstairs “living” area, can be wasteful and more expensive.

Any homeowner whose house was built and occupied before 2011 can apply online for a heating controls grant valued at up to €700.

Important! As any new Heat Pump System comes with heating controls, homes that have previously received or are applying for the Heat Pump System grant are not eligible for this one.

Types of heating controls covered by the grant include:

• Boiler Interlock
  This connects your heating system controls with your boiler, meaning that your boiler will only operate when necessary.
• Immersion Heater Time and Temperature Control
  This allows you to set the times you need hot water and the water temperature.
• Seven-day Programmable Timer
  Set your heating system to match when you are at home on a daily and weekly basis. This means you will only be paying for heating when you need it. You can also set your hot water to come on before the time you normally take a shower.
• Thermostatic Heating Controls (TRV)
  TRVs are thermostats on the side of your radiators. They enable you to maintain different temperatures in different rooms. This is particularly useful when it comes to bedrooms, which should be kept at a lower temperature than living areas.

The Heating Controls Grant replaced the SEAI boiler grants scheme.

Solar Water Heating Grant

Solar thermal systems use the sun to heat the water. They are designed to meet 50% to 60% of your home's hot water needs.

All homeowners whose dwellings were built and occupied before 2021 can apply for a solar water heating grant of up to €1200.

Typical thermal solar systems cost between €800 to €1300 per square metre. When taking into account the grant money that is offered, the leftover cost can usually be made back within a few years, and that’s not even considering that you’ll no longer be paying for new boilers, servicing, or immersion heaters.

Solar Panel Grant

The solar panel grant is a once off payment designed to help with the purchasing and installation of solar PV panels.

The grant is available to all homeowners.

This means that the amount of power that your solar panel generates at peak times will determine how much you’ll receive in the grant:

The solar panel grant will cover both the labour and the material for the solar panels to be installed in your property.

Who Is Eligible for the Individual Energy Upgrade Grant?

To qualify for any of the SEAI individual energy upgrade grants, you need to meet all four of the following criteria:

1. The home must be your main residence and you must be the homeowner.
2. For any of the insulation and heating controls grants, your home must have been constructed and lived in before 2011.
3. For any of the heat pumps and renewable energy systems grants, your home must have been constructed and lived in before 2021.
4. Your home must not have received the same home improvement government grant in the past.

If you do not qualify for these grants, you may wish to explore other options such as the Fully Funded Energy Upgrade (Warmer Homes Scheme) or the broader range of support available from SEAI on their website.

What Are the Pros and Cons of the Individual Energy Upgrade Grant

We summarise the advantages and disadvantages of the individual energy grant below.

What Is the One Stop Shop Service?

As the name suggests, the One Stop Shop Service is intended to make the entire process easier and offer a wider range of SEAI grants for homeowners.

Under this programme, homeowners will be able to receive a complete home energy upgrade.

These will be managed by registered SEAI contractors who will manage the entire process for you. From the initial assessment, placing the SEAI grant application for you, conducting the work, and providing the final BER.

The table below outlines the entire range of grants on offer:

You can choose from a list of qualified SEAI contractors at the "Find a Registered One Stop Shop Provider" link.

Who Is Eligible for the One Stop Shop Service Grant?

Your home or property needs to meet all of the following criteria to qualify for the One Stop Shop Service grant:

1. The home must be your main residence and you must be the homeowner.
2. Your home must have been constructed and lived in before 2011 for insulation and heating controls grants.
3. Your home must have been constructed and lived in before 2021 for heat pumps and renewable energy systems grants.
4. Your property must have a B3 or lower energy efficiency rating and a minimum of a B2 upon completion of the upgrades.
5. Your property must not have received government grants in the past for the same home improvement.

You can also have a look at other SEAI grants section below for further home improvements you may qualify for.

Pros and cons of One Stop Shop Service grant

We summarise some of the pros and cons regarding the One Stop Shop Service grant.

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What Is the Fully Funded Energy Upgrade?

Known as the Warmer Homes Scheme, this SEAI grant provides free energy-efficient home upgrades for homeowners that receive certain welfare payments and other vulnerable citizens.

You will receive a free assessment from an SEAI surveyor who will recommend the most suitable upgrades for your home.

Upgrades offered include:

The grant will cover the totality of the following expenses for these projects:

• Home Survey
• Contractor Selection
• Contractor Works
• Building Energy Rating (BER) certificate

Who Is Eigible For the Fully Funded Energy Upgrade?

To qualify for any of these SEAI grants under the Free Energy Upgrade Scheme, you need to meet all four of the following criteria:

1. The home must be your main residence and you must be the homeowner.
2. The home was constructed before 2006. It must have also been lived in prior to this date.
3. The home has an energy rating of C, D, E, F, or G. If you are unsure, you can verify your home’s rating using the SEAI’s National BER register.
4. You also need to receive one of the following government payments:
   • Fuel Allowance scheme.
   • Working Family Payment
   • One-Parent Family Payment
   • Domiciliary Care Allowance
   • Carers Allowance. You must be living with the person you are caring for.
   • Disability Allowance for more than six months. You must also have a child less than seven years old.
   • Job Seekers Allowance for more than six months. You must also have a child less than seven years old.

If you do not qualify for this SEAI grant, don't fret, have a look at some of the other options for homeowners below.

How Long Will Does It Take for the Work To Be Completed?

It is important to be aware that it may take up to 2 years before your home is completed as applications are dealt with on a first-come, first-served basis.

The following are the current approximate wait times for each stage of the application process:

• Pre-works Building Energy Rating (BER) - Up to 12 months from application
• Survey - Approx 14 months from application
• Works Completed - Approx. 24–26 months from application
• Post works BER/Inspection - Approx. 2–3 months after works are completed.

Before you can apply for the grant, all homes must have a Building Energy Rating Certificate (BER) in place.

If you do not have a valid BER, SEAI will carry one out for you in advance of works taking place, but this may impact waiting times for applicants.

What Are the Pros and Cons of Fully Funded Energy Upgrade Grant?

Here are some of the pros and cons regarding the free energy grant.

Are There SEAI Grants for Pensioners or Those Over 70?

Grants from the SEAI are not limited to, nor excluded from, pensioners or those over 70 years of age.

While SEAI and local authorities offer support that is particularly helpful for pensioners (especially through the Warmer Homes Scheme and Housing Aid for Older People Grant), the majority of SEAI's home energy upgrade grants are accessible to any homeowner who meets the technical and property-related criteria.

Any homeowner who is also a pensioner can apply for these grants provided their home meets the eligibility criteria.

The Housing Aid for Older People grant is one grant that is specifically for people aged 66 and older (pensioners), though local authorities can sometimes make exceptions in cases of genuine hardship for those under 66. This grant is managed by local authorities, not directly by SEAI, and is means-tested.

It typically covers a range of essential repairs and improvements to make a home more suitable for an older person, such as structural repairs, roof repairs, re-wiring, window and door replacement, and the provision of heating or sanitary facilities.

This grant is managed by local authorities, not directly by SEAI, and is means-tested.

How Do I Apply for an SEAI Grant?

The procedure to apply for an SEAI grant is relatively painless and consists of a clear series of steps. These may vary slightly depending on the grant you are applying for. Steps to follow include:

1. Choose your energy upgrades
   We advise you to contact a BER assessor, building contractor, or energy advisor to discuss the suitability of the upgrades you have in mind. For certain grants, particularly heat pumps, a pre-works technical assessment, which includes a BER assessment, is a mandatory first step..
2. Contact an SEAI registered technical advisor
   The advisor will provide you with a written contract for undertaking a technical assessment. This step only applies if you are applying for a heat pump grant.
3. Choose a registered SEAI contractor
   The contractor you choose should provide you with a contract for any work before the actual work begins. You will need this contract later for the grant application process.

4. Apply for the corresponding grant or grants
   You can apply either online via the SEAI website or by submitting a postal application. Online applications will receive grant offers immediately.

   Postal offers will be issued within five working days. You must accept the offer within the 30-day period after receiving it.

5. Have the work on your home carried out
   You must make sure all work is carried out within the following eight-month period. Your grant offer letter will contain the final date for completing the work.

   Be sure all work is carried out by an SEAI registered contractor. Either pay the contractor outright or organise financing with them, then complete a BER assessment and have a BER certificate published.

6. Receive the grant you applied for
   Be sure all work is carried out by an SEAI registered contractor. Either pay the contractor outright or organise financing with them, then complete a BER assessment and have a BER certificate published.

Are There Other SEAI Grant Schemes?

There are other important SEAI grants available that are tied to home improvements, these are:

• Other SEAI Grants Available
• Energy Efficiency Obligation Scheme (EEOS)
• Electric Vehicle (EV) Grants

We examine in detail each of these programmes below.

What Is the Energy Efficiency Obligation Scheme (EEOS)?

The SEAI Energy Efficiency Obligation Scheme (EEOS) requires energy suppliers to support energy efficiency projects across Ireland.

Under this scheme, companies that sell large amounts of energy are called obligated parties. These parties must reach specific targets set by SEAI. Targets can be achieved by offering support to homeowners to make their homes more energy-efficient.

Through this scheme homeowners can get support from any "obligated party" — it does not have to be from your energy supplier!

Check and see which suppliers participate in this scheme. However, we do recommend contacting your energy supplier first to see if they will cover the improvements.

Let’s have a look at what is available for homeowners under the SEAI Energy Efficiency Obligation Scheme.

• Insulation
  Roof, external wall, cavity wall, and floor insulation.
• Heating
  High-efficiency boiler, solar water heating, and heat pump installation.
• Glazing
  Full window and external door replacement.
• Information
  Home energy report and shower energy monitor.

For more information on this grant, visit the EEOS webpage.

What Are EV Grants?

SEAI also provides electric vehicle (EV) grants for both personal and commercial use.

Here are the three types of grants available for personal use:

• Personal use EV grants
• Private Electric Vehicle Grants
• Commercial Electric Vehicle Grants
• EV Home Charger Grant

We discuss in further detail these three types of personal SEAI EV grants below.

Private Electric Vehicle Grants

This scheme provides a maximum grant value of €3,500 for purchasing qualifying electric vehicles (EVs) that are destined for private use.

The grant value depends on the list price of the vehicle. EVs with a list price of less than €14,000 or more than €60,000 are not eligible for a grant, nor are second-hand vehicles.

The table below shows the corresponding grant values for different vehicle list prices.

Like with private EV vehicles, the grant value for commercial vehicles depends on the list price of the vehicle.

EVs with a list price of less than €14,000 or more than €60,000 are not eligible for a grant, nor are second-hand vehicles.

The table below shows the corresponding grant values for different commercial vehicle list prices.

When purchasing your new electric vehicle, the car dealer will apply for this EV grant for you. The amount will then be deducted from the total price of your new EV.

What About an EV Home Charger Grant?

With the EV Home Charger grant, you can get up to €300 for a new home charger unit. To qualify, you must own an eligible new or second-hand EV.

The EV charger must be connected to your home’s fuse board, and your home's MPRN will be used to confirm this location. You must park the EV in an off-street location.

You must have purchased the EV (new or second-hand) from 1 January 2018 to qualify for the grant. Once you receive your "Letter of Offer," you must wait until the official start date to commence any work. Otherwise, you will be deemed ineligible for grant support.

You are not eligible if you have received a previous EV charger grant at the same property.

How Do I Contact SEAI Grants Ireland?

In the table below, you'll find the contact information for the different SEAI departments.

By Cormac Breen

Content Manager

Cormac is Selectra.ie's energy expert along with being the chief content and editorial manager for the website. His aim is to help find the best deal for you and your home energy needs so that you save money on your annual bills. His knowledge and experience of the Irish energy market allows him to offer the best advice and insight into current prices, emerging trends and overall energy saving tips.