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Complete List of Retrofit Grants in Ireland 2026
Better Energy Homes grants (2026 rates)
| Measure | Grant amount |
|---|---|
| Attic insulation | Up to €2,000 (up to €2,500 on certain welfare payments or for first-time buyers) |
| Cavity wall insulation | Up to €1,800 (up to €2,300 on certain welfare payments) |
| External wall insulation | Up to €8,000 |
| Internal wall insulation | Up to €4,500 |
| Heat pump (house, including €2,000 boiler scrappage) | Up to €14,500 |
| Heat pump survey | €200 |
| Solar PV (up to 4 kWp) | Up to €1,800 |
| Battery storage (5 kWh or more) | €600 |
| Windows | Up to €4,000 |
| External doors | €800 each, up to 2 (€1,600) |
| Floor insulation | €3,500 through a One Stop Shop |
| Solar water heating | €1,200 |
| Solar PV on certain welfare payments (from 5pm, 6 Oct 2026) | €8,400, plus €600 battery |
| Heating controls upgrade | €700 |
| Heat recovery ventilation (HRV) | One Stop Shop only |
| BER assessment | €50 (€280 on certain welfare payments) |
The Warmer Homes Scheme (free upgrades)
Owner-occupiers on qualifying welfare payments (Fuel Allowance, Working Family Payment, One-Parent Family Payment, Domiciliary Care Allowance, Carer's Allowance (living with the person you care for), or Jobseeker's Allowance or Disability Allowance for over 6 months with a child under 7) can apply for free energy upgrades through the Warmer Homes Scheme if their home was built and occupied before 2006. An SEAI survey decides which upgrades suit the home. The average value of work is €29,000. The current waiting list is 24–26 months. Apply at seai.ie as soon as possible.
Important rules for all grants
- You must apply and receive grant approval before work starts — grants are not paid retrospectively
- All work must be carried out by an SEAI-registered contractor
- You can combine multiple measures in one application
- Insulation, windows, doors and heating controls: home built and occupied before 2011. Heat pump: before 2021. Solar PV, battery and solar water heating: before 2025
- Apartments can get most grants, usually at a lower rate than houses
- You cannot claim grants for a property where grants have already been paid for the same measure
See exactly which grants apply to your home
Free grant assessment →Last updated: 6 October 2026