National Home Energy Upgrade Scheme
The National Home Energy Upgrade Scheme provides a complete home energy upgrade for your home and is managed via a One Stop Shop service provider.
Check your eligibility
Before you start, check that your home or property is eligible. The National Home Energy Upgrade Scheme is available to homeowners, private landlords and Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) whose home or property meets these criteria:
- The property or home was built and occupied before 2011
- It as an existing BER of B3 or lower and must achieve a minimum rating of B2, with a 100kWh/m2/year or better improvement (your One Stop Shop will work this out for you)
- Has not previously received grants for the same measures
Please note that these grants are only available through the list of registered One Stop Shop providers. Participating One Stops Shops can also manage grants for individual measures under the Better Energy Homes programme. For details please go to Individual Energy Upgrade Grants | Home Energy Grants | SEAI.
Why use a One Stop Shop
One Stop Shops offer homeowners all the services required for a complete home energy upgrade. These registered private operators will manage the entire process for you, from the initial assessment of your home, through to the final BER.
- Fully managed solution
- Wider range of grants
- Grant values deducted from the cost of works upfront
- Less disruption
- Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme available
How to apply to the One Stop Shop service
To get started on your Home Energy Upgrade, we have put together a booklet to guide you through the One Stop Shop process.
One Stop Shop Homeowner's Guide.
In this document, we have set out the steps of your journey, along with tips and advice of getting the most out of the process, so you can soon be enjoying a more comfortable, energy efficient home!
Before proceeding, please ensure this is the right scheme for you. You must be looking to make substantial energy upgrades to your home and achieve a Building Energy Rating of at least a 'B2' at the completion of works. In most circumstances, you may need to install multiple measures to meet this requirement. Upon contact, the One Stop Shop will ask you some basic questions for a preliminary assessment to determine if your home is suitable for an energy upgrade and what supports are available.
If this is not for you, please see your options for individual energy upgrades.
SEAI recommend you shop around to get the best quote.
Find a One Stop ShopA Home Energy Assessment gives you, the homeowner, all the information you need to begin your home energy upgrade journey. SEAI offers a standalone grant of €350 for this Home Energy Assessment carried out by a One Stop Shop. Learn more about the benefits and how to apply.
Home Energy AssessmentsIf you are happy with the options and quote provided by your One Stop Shop, you can start your home energy upgrade. You will have peace of mind knowing all works will be organised and completed to the required standards and technical specifications.
The One Stop Shop will clearly discount the grants from the overall cost of works invoiced to you, and the grant will be paid directly to the One Stop Shop.
Protecting Swift nesting sites while carrying out your retrofit.
Swifts are a red-listed native Irish bird, which means they are of ultimate conservation concern.
Sometimes confused with Swallows and House Martins, Swifts overwinters in southern Africa and usually arrives in Ireland in May to breed, before departing again in early September.
- Swift populations have shrunk by around 40% since 2008, with climate change and loss of nest sites believed to be two factors in their rapid decline.
- Swifts nest in urban areas, usually in wall cavities or under the eaves, and they don’t cause any damage to the building.
Swifts and retrofit
An unfortunate and unintended side effect of home retrofit, especially work to the walls and roof, can be the loss of Swift nest sites. This may occur when entrance holes are filled in or otherwise blocked, or when scaffolding temporarily blocks access to the nest, leading to starvation of the chicks.
It is important to note, that Swifts are totally faithful to their nest sites which, if disturbed or blocked up, can render them homeless. This then further effects the swifts availability to breed, as they will continue to try to access their nest for another 1-3 breeding seasons and the population drops.
Actions to help protect Swifts
- If Swift, or other bird nests (such as House Martins) are found on/in a home:
- They must not be disturbed. Remember it is illegal under The Wildlife Act 1976 to intentionally kill or cause harm to nesting bird species.
- Leave access holes when repairing or replacing fascia, soffit or guttering
To help maintain Swifts in your area, consider installing swift boxes and/or house martin nests to attract them to the area. As part of the One Stop Shop grant scheme, you can avail of a free swift box to install during your works.
To do so, please submit an expression of interest by completing the form in the link below.
Please talk with your One Stop Shop provider for any further information on playing your part in protecting this vulnerable species.
If you wish to learn more about swifts, you can read Bird Watch Ireland's Saving Swifts Guide or watch the SEC Lunchtime Webinar I The amazing Swift: Conservation & Buildings on SEAI's YouTube channel, delivered as part of National Biodiversity Week 2025, with Lynda Huxley of Swift Conservation Ireland.
One Shop Shop free swift box - Expression of interest.Complete range of services
A One Stop Shop will manage your entire home energy upgrade. They offer a full range of services including:
Home Energy Assessment
A detailed report which outlines the best upgrades to bring your home up to a B2 BER rating or better, and an estimate for the cost of these retrofit works.
Grant application
They will apply and accept all SEAI grants for your project and deduct the values upfront from the cost of your works.
Project management
They will manage all the works at your home and ensure quality checks are carried out.
Contractor works
They will assign a contractor to carry out the works on your home.
Follow up BER
A registered BER Assessor will complete your post-works BER assessment and publish the certificate.
Finance options
Some One Stop Shops can offer you finance options through their finance partners.
Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme
You can apply for Government-backed, low-cost loans to upgrade the energy performance of your home.
Grant amounts available for private homeowners
You can access a wider range of grants using a One Stop Shop than if you were to manage the project yourself.
| Grant name | Types of home | Grant Value |
|---|---|---|
| Heat Pump Systems | All Houses Apartments | €6,500 €4,500 |
| Central Heating System for Heat Pump | All Houses Apartments | €2,000 €1,000 |
Heat Pump Air to Air
| €3,500 | |
| Heating Controls | €700 | |
| Heat Pump bonus | €2,000 | |
| Solar Hot Water | €1200 | |
Attic insulation
| Apartment (any) Mid-Terrace Semi-detached or end of terrace Detached house | €800 €1,200 €1,300 €1,500 |
| Rafter insulation | Apartment (any) Mid-Terrace Semi-detached or end of terrace Detached house | €1,500 €2,000 €3,000 €3,000 |
Cavity wall insulation
| Apartment (any) Mid-Terrace Semi-detached or end of terrace Detached house | €700 €800 €1,200 €1,700 |
| Internal Insulation (Dry Lining) | 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)
| Apartment (any) Mid-Terrace Semi-detached or end of terrace Detached house | €3,000 €3,500 €6,000 €8,000 |
| Windows (Complete Upgrade) | Apartment (any) Mid-Terrace Semi-detached or end of terrace Detached house | €1500 €1,800 €3,000 €4,000 |
| External Doors (max. 2) | €800 per door | |
| Floor Insulation | €3,500 | |
| Solar PV | €700 per kWp up to 2kWp €200 for every additional kWp up to 4kWp Total Solar PV grant capped at €1800 | €1400 for 2kWp solar panels €1600 for 3kWp solar panels €1800 for 4kWp solar panels |
| Mechanical Ventilation | €1,500 | |
| Air Tightness | €1,000 | |
| Home Energy Assessment | €350 | |
| Project Management | Apartment (any) Mid-Terrace Semi-detached or end of terrace Detached house | €800 €1,200 €1,600 €2,000
|
Approved housing bodies (AHBs)
Approved housing bodies can also use a one stop shop to upgrade properties. The grant amounts for AHBs are different.
One Stop Shop for AHBsApply for the Traditional Homes Pilot
The home energy upgrade for traditional homes pilot is now open.
Homeowners of traditionally built homes can now apply for grant support through the One Stop Shop service. This work will be delivered through our registered One Stop Shops, supported by a homeowner appointed Traditional Building Professional engaged from the outset of the project.
Learn more about apply for the traditional homes pilotDefective Concrete Block (DCB) affected homeowners
If your home has been affected by defective concrete block and you are availing of the Enhanced Defective Concrete Block scheme, you may also be able to access SEAI grants to improve the energy performance of your home.
Defective concrete blocks affected homeowners