Heat Pumps
Heat Pumps & Energy Grants
Because of our relatively mild climate, Air-to-Water Heat Pumps can be an ideal solution as a heat source for Irish homes. Such heat pumps operate broadly similar to a refrigerator but in reverse. Heat Pumps can be very efficient in providing space and domestic hot water heating requirements. But to ensure reasonable running costs the heat loss from the fabric of a house needs to be determined - Heat Loss Indicator or HLI.
If the HLI is equal to or less than 2.00 then the house would be regarded as “heat pump ready” and would be eligible for an SEAI heat pump grant of €6,500.
A Technical Assessment is required to determine the HLI of a house and to identify the measures necessary to reduce the HLI to below 2.00.
Steps to get a Heat Pump and Grant:
Contact Derry
Ring Derry or fill out our contact form below.
Technical Assessment
Derry will contact you regarding a time to carry out the Technical Assessment. You will also be able to qualify for a €200 grant for this.
Apply the Advice
Upgrade your insulation as/if recommended by Derry
Apply for the SEAI Grant
Apply for an SEAI grant online at the SEAI grants portal.. Derry will be happy to assist you with this.
Installation
Choose a heat pump installer and agree on installation.
Receive the €6,500 Grant
SEAI generally pay your grant 4-6 weeks after getting installation documents from your installer.
Types of Grants Available:
Grant Name
Types of Home
Grant Value
BER
All
€50
Technical Assessment
All
€200
Heat Pump Systems:
Homes built and occupied before 2021
All Houses
Apartments
€6,500
€4,500
Heat Pump Air to Air:
Homes built and occupied before 2021
€3,500
Heating Controls
€700
Solar Hot Water:
Homes built and occupied before 2021
€1,200
Attic insulation:
Homes built and occupied before 2011
Apartment (any)
Mid-Terrace
Semi-detached or end of terrace
Detached house
€800
€1,200
€1,300
€1,500
Cavity wall insulation:
Homes built and occupied before 2011
Apartment (any)
Mid-Terrace
Semi-detached or end of terrace
Detached house
€700
€800
€1,200
€1,700
Internal Insulation (Dry Lining):
Homes built and occupied before 2011
Apartment (any)
Mid-Terrace
Semi-detached or end of terrace
Detached house
€1,500
€2,000
€3,500
€4,500
External Wall Insulation (The Wrap):
Homes built and occupied before 2011
Apartment (any)
Mid-Terrace
Semi-detached or end of terrace
Detached house
€3,000
€3,500
€6,000
€8,000
Solar PV
€900 per kWp up to 2kWp
€300 for every additional kWp up to 4kWp
€1800 for 2kWp solar panels
€2100 for 3kWp solar panels
Benefits of Heat Pumps:
SEAI Grants
As an independent SEAI technical advisor, I will advise you on the steps you need to take to qualify for all applicable grants, up to €6,700.
Save Money
With a Heat Pump you can expect to reduce your heating bill by 50% to 75%. Coupled with available Grants available, its a great way to save money.
Reduce your Carbon Footprint
Heat Pumps are one of the most efficient ways to heat your home, allowing you to reduce your carbon emmissions.