Updated for March 2026 grant changes

Save thousands with SEAI grants on your home energy upgrade

Ireland’s independent guide to SEAI home energy grants 2026. Compare solar, heat pump and insulation options, check your BER, and find trusted contractors.

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€558M

Govt retrofit budget 2026

58,000+

Homes upgraded last year

€12,500

Max heat pump grant

Sample Grant Estimate 3-bed semi, BER D

Solar PV (4kWp system)

€1,800

Heat Pump System

€12,500

Cavity Wall Insulation

€1,200

Windows & Doors

€4,600

Attic Insulation

€1,300

Potential Total Grants €21,400

€900-1,000/yr

Avg. solar savings

B2 Rating

Target after retrofit

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Everything you need to upgrade your home

From initial BER assessment to completed retrofit — guides, grants, costs, and contractor connections for every step of the journey.

Solar Panels

Costs from €4,000 after grants. 0% VAT. Up to €1,800 SEAI grant. Save €900+/year on electricity bills.

Solar guide

Heat Pumps

New €12,500 maximum grant for 2026. Replace oil or gas. 9% VAT. Cut heating bills by 40-60%.

Heat pump guide

Insulation & Windows

Cavity, attic & external wall insulation. New windows & doors grant up to €5,600. Biggest comfort impact.

Insulation guide

EV Chargers

Home charger installation from €1,200. €300 SEAI grant. Smart chargers work with solar panels and night rates.

EV charger guide

BER Certificates

Required for selling, renting & all SEAI grants. Understand your rating and how to improve it. Find a BER assessor.

BER guide

Landlord Compliance

New March 2026 rental laws. BER now affects rent-setting. RTB rent register guide. Stay compliant, protect your investment.

Landlord guide

Find out exactly what grants your home qualifies for

Answer a few simple questions about your home and get a personalised breakdown of every SEAI grant available to you — with estimated amounts and clear next steps.

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Up to €12,500 for heat pump systems — the highest single grant available
New window & door grants up to €5,600 from March 2026
Higher insulation grants for attic (€2,000) and cavity wall (€1,800)
First-time buyer bonus — extra €500 for attic insulation
Low-cost retrofit loans from 2.99% through participating banks

How It Works

From research to retrofit in four steps

Check your grants

Use our free calculator to find every SEAI grant your home qualifies for and estimated amounts.

Get your BER

A BER assessment shows your home’s energy rating and recommends the most impactful upgrades.

Compare options

Browse our guides, compare costs, and understand the real savings for solar, heat pumps, and insulation.

Find contractors

Get matched with SEAI-registered contractors in your area for quotes and professional installation.

Latest Updates

Stay on top of grant changes

The grant landscape changes frequently. We track every update so you don’t have to.

Grants

New SEAI Grant Amounts for 2026: Everything That Changed

Heat pump grants nearly doubled, new window and door grants introduced, and higher insulation support. Here’s the full breakdown.

March 2, 2026

Landlords

March 2026 Rental Laws: How BER Now Affects Your Rent

BER ratings are now central to rent-setting under the new RTB register. What every landlord needs to know and do.

March 1, 2026

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February 18, 2026