Heat pump system grant
About the grant
Heat pumps are renewable heating systems offering lower energy costs and reduced carbon emissions. Your home must well insulated to benefit from a heat pump.
This grant covers a range of heat pump systems and, where applicable, a grant towards your technical assessment. Heat pump grants are paid for first time systems. They are not paid for replacement heat pump systems where a heat pump was already present in the home.
Learn about the grant values and how to apply.
Who can apply
All homeowners, including private landlords, whose homes were built and occupied before 2021 can apply. This is defined as the date your electricity meter was installed. This is different to other grant measures where the home must be built before 2011.
Before you apply
Before you apply for a heat pump system grant, it’s important to ensure your home has a sufficiently low level of heat loss. This is crucial for the efficient performance of your heat pump and to keep your electricity bills manageable. The construction year of your property can help determine if your home is ready for a heat pump. Here’s what you need to know:
Technical asessment grant/self-declaration form process
For homes built before 2007
- A Technical Assessment is required if you do not have a valid Building Energy Rating (BER)1 Assessment or if your BER Assessment indicates your dwelling has a high heat loss (Heat Loss Indicator (HLI)2 greater than 2.3).
- A Technical Assessment is not required if your valid BER Assessment shows your dwelling has a sufficient heat loss (HLI is equal to or less than 2.3).
For homes built from 2007 onwards
- A Technical Assessment is not required due to the original building fabric, your dwelling is likely to have a sufficient heat loss3. You can fill out and upload the Self-Declaration Form during the heat pump application process.
Optional Technical Assessment - You may choose to carry out a Technical Assessment, but completing any identified fabric upgrades is not mandatory.
1 Building Energy Rating (BER) Certificate: A document that rates your home’s energy performance from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). It includes performance indicators like the HLI, which determine eligibility for a heat pump grant.
2 Heat Loss Indicator (HLI): A measure of your property's overall heat loss. Lowering the HLI by adding insulation improves energy performance.
3 Sufficient Heat Loss: This refers to the rate at which your property loses heat through its fabric elements like walls, roofs, floors, windows, and doors. A property with sufficient heat loss allows a heat pump to operate at its optimum efficiency.
Grant for technical assessment
A €200 grant is available for the technical assessment of your home, payable only with the heat pump system grant. To qualify you must:
- Use an SEAI registered technical advisor.
- Complete the heat pump system installation and any required fabric/insulation upgrades.
Self-Declaration Form Process
If eligible, you can complete and upload a Self-Declaration form, confirming your dwelling meets SEAI’s heat loss requirements for the grant. You qualify if:
- Your dwelling was built from 2007 onwards
- Your dwelling was built before 2007 and has a valid BER Assessment stating that the Heat Loss Indicator (HLI) is equal to or less than 2.3 W/(K.m2).
Please find a copy of the Self-Declaration form here, which needs to be signed and submitted with your application.
Homeowner application guide
Please ensure you are familiar with your comprehensive Homeowner Application Guide to Applying For and Claiming Cash Grants with Terms and Conditions.
Guides to heat pumps
Learn more about the different types of heat pump systems. You can also download our homeowner's guide. This will give you all the information you need about installing a heat pump in your home.
How to apply
Find out about the application process if you are applying and managing the upgrade yourself.
Grant application process| Grant name | Description | Dwelling Type and Grant Value |
|---|---|---|
| Air to Water heat pump system | The most common heat pump system extracts heat from external air using an outside unit. | Apartment (Any) €4,500 Semi-Detached/End of Terrace/Detached/Mid Terrace €6,500 |
| Ground Source to Water heat pump system | A ground source heat pump system uses the earth as a source of renewable heat. | Apartment (Any) €4,500 Semi-Detached/End of Terrace/Detached/Mid Terrace €6,500 |
| Exhaust Air to Water heat pump system | Similar to air to water but includes mechanical extract ventilation and heat recovery from the property. | Apartment (Any) €4,500 Semi-Detached/End of Terrace/Detached/Mid Terrace €6,500 |
| Water to Water heat pump system | This system uses open water, such as lakes, rivers or streams, as a heat source. | Apartment (Any) €4,500 Semi-Detached/End of Terrace/Detached/Mid Terrace €6,500 |
| Air to Air heat pump system | This system distributes heat through air units. They do not provide hot water. | Apartment/Semi-Detached/End of Terrace/Detached/Mid Terrace €3,500 |
| Technical assessment | This assessment is required for homes built before 2007 and optional for all homes built from 2007 onwards and must be completed before you apply for a heat pump grant. Learn more in Before You Apply Section above. | €200 |
SEAI has three energy upgrade options
Whether you want to improve one area or completely upgrade your home, we have grant options available.
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