Better Energy Homes Scheme which provides grant assistance for a homeowner improving the energy efficiency of the dwelling was relaunched in March 2015. As part of the criteria for to receive a grant a BER is required following the upgrade works. The grant also includes funds to part cover the cost of your BER.
The three main changes were:
- There is now no minimum spend threshold in order to be applicable for the scheme
- Grant amounts have been revised and increased
- There is a bonus incentive if the homeowner applies a third or fourth Energy Efficiency Measure.
For further information please go to www.seai.ie/grants