There are currently three grant programmes available to homeowners: The Home Energy Saving (HES) scheme provides grants to homeowners who invest in energy efficiency improvements in one or more of the following areas: Roof Insulation, Wall Insulation, Installation of a High Efficiency (> 90%) Gas or Oil fired Boiler, Heating Control Upgrades. The Greener Homes Scheme (GHS) provides grant assistance to owners of existing homes who invest in renewable energy based heating systems under the categories of Solar Panels, Heat Pumps, Wood Chip/Pellet Boilers and Stoves or Wood Gasification Boilers. The Warmer Homes Scheme (WHS) aims to improve the energy efficiency and comfort conditions of homes occupied by vulnerable households in receipt of the National Fuel Allowance Scheme through the installation of draught proofing, attic insulation, lagging jackets, low energy light bulbs and cavity wall insulation where appropriate. Please click on the banners below for more information on each of these schemes. |