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Warmer Homes Scheme Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 April 2014

Wednesday, 30 April 2014

Questions (420)

Michael McGrath

Question:

420. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if there is a scheme in place designed to support those who do not qualify for the warmer homes scheme but who cannot come up with the money up front in order to avail of the better energy homes grants; if there is a scheme to assist those persons with a payment plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19230/14]

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The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) administers the Better Energy Homes Scheme under the Better Energy Programme. Better Energy Homes provides a financial incentive to private homeowners who wish to improve the energy performance of their homes. Fixed grants are provided towards the cost of a range of measures including attic insulation, wall insulation, heating systems upgrades, solar thermal panels and accompanying BER (Building Energy Rating).

For those householders not in a position to afford the upfront costs associated with the Better Energy Homes scheme, the National Energy Efficiency Action Plan includes a commitment to roll out a Better Energy Financing (BEF) scheme for domestic buildings. The BEF model proposes to assist householders finance energy efficiency measures through the provision of affordable finance, undertaken as part of a robust and quality assured process that will protect consumers and ensure high-quality workmanship.

My Department established a project team to identify the components of a BEF Scheme under the direction of a Project Board representing key state and industry stakeholders. The work of the project team has now concluded and the project team's proposals for the progression of a BEF Scheme are currently being considered by my officials.

Question No. 421 answered with Question No. 419.
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