Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 September 2012
1000. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources the grants available, if any, towards the installation of solar panels on local authority housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39230/12]
View answerI have no function in relation to grants for local authority housing which is a matter for my colleague, the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government.
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) operates the Better Energy Homes Programme, which is available to homeowners of private dwellings built before 2006. The Better Energy Homes solar grant for domestic water heating amounts to €800 for every eligible home where the installation meets the performance requirements set out in the Better Energy Homes Code of Practice and the homeowner’s Solar Buyers Guide. Full details are available at: www.seai.ie.
