Date Posted: 22.12.2011

Revised grant amounts announced for Better Energy homes scheme
The Better Energy Homes scheme provides assistance to homeowners to reduce energy use, costs and greenhouse gas emissions and improve the comfort levels within their home.
The two key changes to the scheme since Budget 2012 are :
1. Revised grant amounts for all wall insulation types and Building Energy Rating (BER)
2. Internal and external wall insulation grants will no longer be one single amount, but rather be based upon the house type.
Grants for attic insulation and all heating system upgrades including solar remain unchanged.

There are 2 methods to apply for a Better Energy scheme grant:
• Online: Response within 3 working days
• Application Form by Post: Response within 20 working days
Download the Application form and Application guide or request one by contacting 1850-927000
Complete the application form and send to:
Better Energy Homes scheme
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland
P.O. Box 119
Cahirciveen
Co. Kerry

Before commencing
Before commencing application please have the following information available to hand:
• Meter Point Reference Number (MPRN). This number appears on your electricity bill, and is 11 digits long.
• The year in which your house was built (must be prior to 2006).
• The particular measures which you wish to undertake as part of the Better Energy scheme.
• You should have already selected an SEAI registered Contractor as you will need to know their name, address and SEAI registered number.
• Your bank details i.e. bank name, bank account name, bank account number and sort code. (Please note that currently we cannot process payments to Credit Union accounts.)
• For an online application you will need an email address. In the instance where perhaps you don’t have a personal e-mail address please ask a relative or trusted close friend for use of their e-mail address. You must be able to receive e-mails at this address in order to accept the grant offer. Failure to accept the offer will result in the offer lapsing.
(NOTE: It is very important that neither a Contractor nor an Assessor applies on your behalf as this contravenes the terms and conditions of their registration.)

For more information, please visit www.seai.ie