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Everything you need to know about SEAI grants, heat pumps, solar panels and insulation, with sourced grant amounts and practical budgeting guidance.
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Renovation
Plan your project, compare itemised quotes and understand building requirements.
Heat Pumps
Switch from oil to a heat pump and claim up to €12,500 in SEAI grants.
Solar PV
Install solar panels and claim up to €1,800 from SEAI.
Insulation
Attic, cavity wall and external insulation with grants up to €8,000.
Home Energy
Understand BER ratings and compare electricity tariffs from 34.38 c/kWh.
Interactive tools
Use our calculators to see real numbers for your home. No sign-up required.
Know the source
Some energy rates are collected automatically; grants and other figures are researched manually. Check each source date before budgeting.
Make an informed estimate
Grant limits are not quotes or approval decisions. Compare your own project costs and check the current scheme conditions.
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Sources and dates for these figures
- Air-to-water heat pump (unit cost) — SEAI: manually researched; source date .
- Renewable heating system bonus — SEAI: manually researched; source date .
- Central heating system for heat pump — SEAI: manually researched; source date .
- Solar PV grant maximum — SEAI: manually researched; source date .
- External wall insulation (the wrap) — detached — SEAI: manually researched; source date .
- Electricity Band DD (5,000–15,000 kWh/yr, incl. VAT) — SEAI Domestic Fuel Cost Comparison: automatically collected; source date .
A daily refresh attempt does not mean every source has changed. If a source cannot be read, we keep the last available figure. How we research and update the site.