Skip to main content
Normal View

Better Energy Homes Scheme Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 November 2013

Tuesday, 5 November 2013

Questions (621, 622, 623)

Michelle Mulherin

Question:

621. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the name and location of every organisation in County Mayo that applied for a grant under the better energy areas scheme in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46701/13]

View answer

Michelle Mulherin

Question:

622. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the name and location of every organisation in County Mayo that applied for a grant under the better energy communities scheme this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46702/13]

View answer

Michelle Mulherin

Question:

623. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of applicants in County Mayo that have received funding under the better energy warmer homes scheme and the better energy homes scheme; and the total amount of State funding that has been paid out to applicants in County Mayo under each of these schemes. [46709/13]

View answer

Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 621 to 623, inclusive, together.

The Better Energy Communities, Better Energy Areas, Better Energy Homes and the Better Energy Warmer Homes Schemes are administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) under the Better Energy Programme.

Exchequer funding of €6 million has been allocated to the Better Energy Areas scheme in 2013. The scheme, which is free of charge to the customer, primarily delivers energy upgrades to low income homeowners experiencing extreme energy poverty in all housing sectors including Local Authority houses, Housing Association houses and private homes. The measures include roof insulation, wall insulation, heating system installation, including Condensing oil Boilers & Heating Controls, windows & doors upgrades and energy efficient lighting.

The SEAI received 2 applications under the scheme in the Mayo region which are set out in the following table, one of which was not successful.

Applications in Mayo under the Better Energy Areas Scheme 2013

Name of Applicant

Location

Clar ICH Warmer Homes

Claremorris, Co Mayo

Ballina Town Council (not successful)

Ballina, Co Mayo

Exchequer funding of €7 million has been provided for the Better Energy Communites scheme in 2013. This funding will support sustainable energy upgrades and enhanced energy to existing buildings and services in the community sector. The scheme aims to support community groups to achieve on-going and lasting energy savings. Innovative and pioneering partnerships for the delivery of projects between the public and private sectors, domestic and non-domestic sectors, commercial and not-for profit organisations are encouraged around the country.

Details of the organisations and locations of applications received under the Better Energy Communities scheme in Mayo in 2013, including an application from the Sustainable Hub for Environment Design and Development (SHEDD) which was subsequently withdrawn, are set out in the following table.

Applications in Mayo under the Better Energy Communities scheme 2013:

Name of Applicant

Location

Moygownagh GAA Club through the Musgrave/GAA project

Moygownagh, Co Mayo

Dawn through EPS/Dawn Community Partnership

Dawn, Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo

Sustainable Hub for the Environment Design and Development (SHEDD)(application withdrawn)

Westport, Co Mayo

Exchequer funding of €13 million has been allocated to the Better Energy Homes scheme in 2013. The scheme provides support to homeowners towards the installation of attic and wall insulation, and heating system upgrades including solar thermal with the works being undertaken by privately appointed contractors.

Exchequer funding of €18 million has been allocated to the Better Energy Warmer Homes scheme in 2013. The scheme delivers a range of energy efficiency measures to households that are vulnerable to energy poverty. The scheme is delivered through a combination of SEAI appointed Community Based Organisations (CBOs), augmented by a panel of private contractors in order to ensure national coverage. The scheme is also delivered through a separate strand via an area based approach. Measures available include: draught proofing, attic insulation, lagging jackets for hot water tanks, low energy light bulbs and cavity wall insulation and are free of charge to the customer.

Completions in Mayo under Better Energy Homes and Better Energy Warmer Homes Schemes Jan – Oct 2013

Scheme

Homes Completed (Jan – Oct 2013)

Funding (Jan – Oct 2013)

Better Energy Homes

206

€236,000

Better Energy Warmer Homes

518

€1,080,000

Top
Share