Wall insulation Grant

About this grant

The Wall Insulation grant, part of SEAI's Better Energy Homes scheme, provides fixed-value grants to help homeowners and eligible property owners insulate external walls to lock in heat, improve comfort and lower energy bills. Three wall insulation types are funded: cavity wall insulation (injected from outside), internal insulation or dry lining (insulation boards fixed to the inside of external walls), and external wall insulation (the wrap, with insulating materials fixed to the outer surface). Grant values vary by dwelling type (detached, semi-detached or end of terrace, mid-terrace, apartment), with higher amounts for cavity insulation where the homeowner receives qualifying Department of Social Protection welfare payments or the property participates in the HAP or RAS scheme. Homeowners who previously received a wall insulation grant may apply for a second measure under defined rules, for example moving from cavity or internal insulation to a further measure, with external wall insulation not eligible for a second grant. The scheme requires whole-surface insulation of all external walls; partial insulation is not eligible. Works must comply with Building Regulations, and where more than 25% of the home's surface area is altered, the home must achieve a minimum B2 BER or meet heating and attic insulation standards. Applicants must use an SEAI-registered contractor, obtain grant approval before starting works, complete works within eight months of the grant offer, and provide a post-works BER assessment and signed paperwork before drawdown. Homeowners may apply directly or through a One Stop Shop, which applies on their behalf and deducts the grant upfront from its charges. An ESB Networks Service Alteration may be needed for external wall insulation works.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants are owner occupiers, homeowners receiving Department of Social Protection welfare payments (who receive a higher fixed grant for cavity insulation), companies including owner management companies, registered charities, holiday home owners, Approved Housing Bodies, and non-private and commercial landlords of tenanted properties. The home must have an 11-digit MPRN and must have been built and occupied before 31 December 2010. All external walls must be fully insulated (whole-surface solution). Applicants must be the owner of the property and must use an SEAI-registered contractor registered for the relevant works. Homeowners with a previous wall insulation grant may apply for a second measure under the stated rules. Homes in the HAP or RAS schemes may qualify for a higher cavity wall insulation grant on evidence of an active tenancy or arrangement. Applicants must comply with Building Regulations. The scheme is for Ireland (SEAI operates in the Republic of Ireland).

Key requirements

• ✓Whole-surface insulation of all external walls is required; partial insulation is not eligible
• ✓Must use an SEAI-registered contractor and obtain grant approval before starting works
• ✓Works must be completed within eight months of grant offer, with post-works BER assessment and signed paperwork before drawdown

Funder contact

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

Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) offer?

Wall insulation offers $8,800.

Who can apply for Wall insulation?

Eligibility covers organisations in IE; consultancy, engineering-contractor. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.

Relevant sectors

About this sector

Energy efficiency funding covers building retrofits, industrial process upgrades, heat recovery, efficient equipment and demand reduction. It arrives as grants for audits and capital works, as support schemes run by agencies and utilities or as public tenders for retrofit and energy services. Applicants usually need a baseline of current energy use and a measured saving.