The Greener Homes Scheme, since its launch in March 2006, has provided support for home owners investing in renewable energy heating technologies. The scheme has evolved over that period, supported by appropriate budgetary allocations year on year. Phase III was launched in July 2008 and continues to support the installation of a variety of technologies in existing homes.
Under the Scheme 8,385 grants were paid in 2007 and 9,643 were paid in 2008. There are 203 new applications currently being processed, amounting to funding of just over €286,000.
5,235 applicants have received letters of offer, but have not yet forwarded a request for payment to Sustainable Energy Ireland. There are a total of 660 requests for payment in the processing cycle.