Heat Pump System Grant
Heat your home using renewable energy from a heat pump.
About the grant
Heat pumps are renewable heating systems offering lower energy costs and reduced carbon emissions. Your home must well insulated to benefit from a heat pump.
This grant covers a range of heat pump systems and a grant towards your technical assessment. Heat pump grants are paid for first time systems. They are not paid for replacement heat pump systems where a heat pump was already present in the home.
Learn about the grant values and how to apply.
Who can apply
All homeowners, including private landlords, whose homes were built and occupied before 2021 can apply. This is defined as the date your electricity meter was installed. This is different to other grant measures where the home must be built before 2011.
Before you apply
To qualify for a heat pump system grant your home must be well insulated and have low heat loss. This is to ensure your heat pump system performs well and your electricity bills are not too high. That is why we require a technical assessment to be carried out first.
Technical assessment
Before you apply for a heat pump system grant, you must select an independent, SEAI Registered Technical Advisor. They will carry out a technical assessment of your home, and will advise you on what steps you need to take to make your home heat pump ready.
Grant for technical assessment
We offer a €200 grant towards the technical assessment of your home. This grant is only payable in conjunction with the heat pump system grant. To qualify for this grant you must:
- Use an SEAI registered Technical Advisor
- Complete the heat pump system and any upgrades required according to the programme rules
Full details of these requirements can be found in the SEAI Domestic Technical Standards and Specification and should be discussed with your Technical Advisor.
Find a SEAI Registered Technical AdvisorHomeowner Application Guide
Please ensure you are familiar with your comprehensive Homeowner Application Guide to Applying For and Claiming Cash Grants with Terms and Conditions.
Guides to heat pump systems
Learn more about the different types of heat pump systems. You can also download our homeowner's guide. This will give you all the information you need about installing a heat pump in your home.
How to apply
Find out about the application process if you are applying and managing the upgrade yourself.
Grant application processGrant values for heat pump systems
Each individual grant offers a fixed value.
| Grant name | Description | Dwelling Type and Grant Value |
|---|---|---|
|
Air to Water heat pump system |
The most common heat pump system extracts heat from external air using an outside unit. |
Apartment (Any) €4,500 Semi-Detached/End of Terrace/Detached/Mid Terrace €6,500 |
|
Ground Source to Water heat pump system |
A ground source heat pump system uses the earth as a source of renewable heat. |
Apartment (Any) €4,500 Semi-Detached/End of Terrace/Detached/Mid Terrace €6,500 |
|
Exhaust Air to Water heat pump system |
Similar to air to water but includes mechanical extract ventilation and heat recovery from the property. |
Apartment (Any) €4,500 Semi-Detached/End of Terrace/Detached/Mid Terrace €6,500 |
|
Water to Water heat pump system |
This system uses open water, such as lakes, rivers or streams, as a heat source. |
Apartment (Any) €4,500 Semi-Detached/End of Terrace/Detached/Mid Terrace €6,500 |
|
Air to Air heat pump system |
This system distributes heat through air units. They do not provide hot water. |
Apartment/Semi-Detached/End of Terrace/Detached/Mid Terrace €3,500 |
|
Technical assessment |
This assessment is required before you apply for a heat pump grant. Learn more |
€200 |
Compare upgrade options
There are a number of ways to plan and manage your home energy upgrade and grant applications. Compare the options to see what works for you.
Individual Energy Upgrade Grants
(Comprising Better Energy Homes and Solar PV schemes)
Selection of individual grants for home energy upgrades
Part funded with SEAI grants
Homeowners manage their upgrades including:
- contractor selection
- grant application
- contractor works
- follow up BER
Who this is for
- homeowners and private landlords
One Stop Shop Service
A complete home energy upgrade solution
Part funded with SEAI grants
Managed by a One Stop Shop including:
- home energy assessment
- grant application
- project management
- contractor works
- follow up BER
Who this is for
- homeowners and private landlords
Fully Funded Energy Upgrade
(Comprising Warmer Homes)
For qualifying homeowners
Fully funded by SEAI
Managed by SEAI and includes:
- home survey
- contractor selection
- contractor works
- follow up BER
Who this is for
- qualifying homeowners in receipt of certain welfare benefits
Plan your home energy upgrade
Your home energy upgrade journey should be done in 3 steps. Following this process gives you the best results for your investment at every stage.
3 steps to a warmer homeContact us
Call: 01808 2004
Email: info@seai.ie