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With the Home Energy Savings Scheme now in place, all homeowners, landlords and owners of multiple
properties are eligible to apply for grants to assist in energy efficiency improvements to their
properties.
Kingtherm Home Energy will assist with applications for these grants on behalf of any client
availing of our services.
Grants are available for the following…..
- Roof Insulation
- Wall Insulation - this includes either cavity wall, internal dry lining or external
insulation
- Replacement High Efficiency (> 90%) Gas or Oil fired Boilers with Heating Controls Upgrade*
- Heating Controls Upgrade*
- Building Energy Rating (BER) - you can get a grant for a BER if one is done before
and after the works are completed
* Minimum requirement of: 2 zones (space and water) with 7 day programmer (time and temperature)
control and boiler interlock, time and temperature control of electric immersion heater and either 1
more zone control or 3 TRV's.
How much are the grants?
Grants are fixed for each type of measure as indicated in the table below. Grant approval must be in place before any purchase of materials or commencement of measures undertaken. Grants are paid after the measures are completed and the contractor has been paid by the homeowner. In the instance where the cost of the work (vat inclusive) is less than the fixed grant amount, the actual cost will be reimbursed.
| MEASURE |
CATEGORY |
Grant* |
| Roof |
Roof Insulation |
€250 |
| Wall |
Cavity wall insulation |
€400 |
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Internal Wall Dry-Lining |
€2,500 |
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External wall insulation |
€4,000 |
| Heating Controls |
High Efficiency Gas or Oil fired Boiler with Heating Controls Upgrade |
€700 |
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Heating Controls Upgrade |
€400 |
* Please note that while you are entitled to apply for each Measure there is a minimum requirement
that the grant amount in the first application must be €500 or greater. The BER grant cannot form
part of this €500 amount.
When can I get the work done?
In accordance with the scheme's Terms and Conditions, Grant Approval must be in place prior to any purchase of materials or commencement of works is undertaken.
Kingtherm Home Energy would strongly recommend that prior to commencement of any
Retro-Fit Or Upgrade Works, you commission a
Survey / Audit or Informational BER in order properly assess the list of measures required to address all relevant issues.
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NOW! PHONE 085 774 2230
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