Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 November 2013
103. Deputy Regina Doherty asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of applicants in County Meath that have received funding under the better energy warmer homes scheme and the better energy homes scheme; the total amount of State funding that has been paid out to applicants in County Meath under each of these schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48469/13]
View answerThe 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. The Better Energy Homes Scheme provides support to homeowners towards a range of energy efficiency home improvements. Since the introduction of the Better Energy Homes Scheme in 2009, 4,083 homes in Co. Meath have received grants amounting to €3.95M. The following table provides an annual breakdown of grant support:
|
- |
Year |
Homes |
Spend |
|
Meath |
2009 |
529 |
€476,135.86 |
|
Meath |
2010 |
1226 |
€1,134,225.39 |
|
Meath |
2011 |
1216 |
€1,283,818.03 |
|
Meath |
2012 |
678 |
€654,323.22 |
|
Meath |
2013 |
434 |
€402,840.00 |
The Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme delivers a range of energy efficiency measures to low income households who meet the defined eligibility criteria and who are vulnerable to energy poverty. Recipients of the scheme do not receive grants but have measures installed free of charge. Since 2009, 2,474 homes in Co. Meath have received energy efficiency upgrades under the Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme.
