Defective concrete blocks affected homeowners
The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, on 13th June announced measures that will help households availing of the Enhanced Defective Concrete Block (DCB) Scheme to also access Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) grants to improve the energy performance of their homes.
If you have not started or completed works:
One Stop Shop Services
Please contact a One Stop Shop registered provider to avail of grants. They will manage the grant process for you.
A pre-works BER is required to avail of the One Stop Shop service please contact a One Stop Shop or Competent Building Professional before beginning any works or demolishing.
A BER of B2 or better must be achieved on completion of energy upgrade works.
Individual energy upgrades
Where you want to avail of one or a selection of measures, please find a SEAI Registered Contractor to avail of home energy grants and make your application through that scheme.
Solar PV
EV home chargers
Information on EV home chargers
If you have completed works or your works are underway, you can contact us at 01 8082004 or [email protected].
Claimed works confirmation
When claiming an SEAI grant, the homeowner and the competent building professional must confirm that they have incurred costs for the claimed works that are in excess of the DCB remediation grant and that those elements of the works are not funded through any other scheme (including the DCB scheme).
FAQs
In the meantime, for further information on eligibility and the DCB energy efficiency measures available to you, please read through our FAQs.
If you require further assistance or have any other queries, contact us at:
- Tel: 01 8082004 and select option 5 on the menu or
- Email: [email protected] where we will put you in touch with our dedicated team for DCB affected homeowners.
Yes, given the exceptional circumstances of DCB homes, where an existing energy upgrade, previously supported is removed during DCB remediation works (e.g., demolition), the home will be eligible for support for this same measure/upgrade. If you experience any issues with your application, contact the SEAI for support at [email protected]
If you have previously completed the registration form we will be in contact with you shortly. If you have not provided your details previously, please contact us at 01 8082004 or [email protected].
There is no pre works BER needed for the following SEAI grant support schemes:
- Individual Energy Upgrades
- Solar PV
- EV home charger
If the homeowner is availing of the OSS service a pre works BER published in the last five years is required. If you are in a situation where a pre works BER is not possible e.g. where a dwelling is demolished please contact the SEAI for support at [email protected]
It is expected the energy efficiency upgrade aspect of the project will be concurrent with the wider DCB remediation works and therefore overseen by the same Competent Building Professional appointed by the homeowner. When the project is finished, the homeowner's Competent Building Professional will confirm the works are completed in compliance with the SEAI scheme requirements and the Building Regulations.
Yes, you are eligible to apply for the Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme providing the works involved meet the criteria of the scheme.
Key eligibility criteria include:
- The upgrades must be eligible for an SEAI grant and be projected to achieve a minimum 20% uplift on the current energy performance, of the dwelling based on the BER.
- A pre works BER is required on the home to be remediated.
Please use the link below for full eligibility criteria and further details on the scheme: