Renewable heat Grant

About this grant

The Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH) is a Government-funded initiative run by SEAI to increase renewable energy generated in the heat sector. It aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help Ireland meet its renewable energy targets by helping non-domestic heat users move away from fossil fuels. The scheme offers two supports. The first is an operational tariff for biomass and biogas heating systems, paid for up to 15 years and based on the useable heat output of the system. The second is an installation grant of up to 40% of the cost of investment in air source, ground source or water source heat pumps. The problem addressed is the reliance of businesses and other non-domestic heat users on fossil-fuel heating. Supported activities include converting from fossil-fuel heating to renewable heating systems for space or process heat, with works carried out by qualified designers and installers.

Eligibility

SSRH is open to commercial, industrial, agricultural, district heating, public sector and other non-domestic heat users in Ireland. Applicants must show a conversion from fossil fuel, an eligible heat use (space or process), compliance with eco-design standards, and a heating system design that meets building regulations and other relevant regulations. Works must be carried out by qualified designers and installers who are competent to do them. Recipients of payments must meet solvency and tax clearance requirements.

Key requirements

• ✓Applicant must be a non-domestic heat user converting from fossil-fuel heating to renewable heating for space or process heat
• ✓Works must be carried out by qualified designers and installers
• ✓Biomass/biogas systems receive a tariff paid for up to 15 years based on useable heat output; heat pumps receive an installation grant of up to 40% of investment cost

Recent past awardees

Knowing who's won the last rounds tells you whether you're in the strike zone.

• Markree Castle · 2026
• Grantstown Nurseries · 2025
• Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny · 2022
• CJ Sheeran · 2022

Funder contact

The notice names a programme contact you can speak to before applying.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Renewable heat?

Eligibility covers organisations in IE; sme, large-company, nonprofit, charity, social-enterprise, local-authority, engineering-contractor. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.

Relevant sectors

About this sector

Renewable energy funding covers solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal and bioenergy, from early research to grid-scale deployment. Public money tends to back demonstration, grid connection and access to energy in emerging markets, while procurement notices buy installation, operation and maintenance. Calls often ask for proof of resource assessment, permitting progress and local partners.