Homeowners in Ireland can now access a €10,000 grant amid new social welfare changes, including updated payment dates and energy upgrade schemes.
Dublin: Many homeowners in Ireland might miss out on a grant worth up to €10,000. This is part of big changes in social welfare and cost of living support.
These changes include new payment dates and grants for homeowners. The National Home Energy Upgrade Scheme helps cover costs for improving home energy efficiency.
To qualify, your home must have an energy rating of B2 or higher after upgrades. The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland manages the grant through registered companies.
Homeowners can also apply for a Home Energy Upgrade Loan for extra costs not covered by the grant. These loans have lower interest rates but are only for grant recipients.
There’s also a free home energy upgrade scheme for low-income individuals. To access this, you need to work with a registered company.
This company will handle everything, from assessing your home to applying for the grant and managing the project. They deduct the grant amount from your costs upfront.
To be eligible, homeowners must meet certain criteria, like owning a property built before 2011 and having a specific energy rating.
The scheme covers various upgrades, including insulation, heating controls, and solar panels. The grant amounts differ for approved housing bodies compared to individual homeowners.
Next month, more social welfare changes will happen. Payment dates will shift, and some households will receive energy credits.
Due to the St Brigid’s Day bank holiday, banks and post offices will close on February 3rd. Payments due that day will be made available earlier.
New parents can expect a new grant of €280, paid monthly alongside Child Benefit. This grant started in January for children born or adopted after December 1st.
All domestic electricity customers will receive €250 in credit towards their bills, split into two payments. The first was made last year, and the second will come soon.
