Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 May 2024
76. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the current wait time for the one-stop-shop home energy grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21486/24]
View answerThe Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) operates the National Home Energy Upgrade Scheme on behalf of my Department.
The Scheme supports homeowners wishing to undertake a whole home energy upgrade to achieve a BER of at least B2 through SEAI registered One-Stop-Shops (OSSs). OSSs provide an end-to-end service for homeowners, which includes surveying; designing the upgrades; managing the grant process; helping with access to finance; engaging contractors; and quality assurance.
The SEAI has advised that the average application cycle time (from letter of offer to grant paid) currently stands at approximately six months for the Scheme.
There are now 20 OSSs registered by SEAI, two of which were registered earlier this year. SEAI will continue to actively engage with the construction sector this year, with the aim of attracting more companies to register as an OSS. As more companies register, homeowners will have more choice and capacity will be expanded further.
