Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
2029. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of a better energy warmer homes scheme application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32670/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme is administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) on behalf of my Department. The scheme delivers a range of energy efficiency measures at no cost to low income households vulnerable to energy poverty, who meet the defined eligibility criteria. Typical measures available under the scheme include attic and cavity wall insulation, draught proofing, lagging jackets and low energy light bulbs.
The Deputy may be aware that I recently announced that the measures available under this scheme are being expanded to include dry lining and external wall insulation. These new measures which have come into effect will increase the number of households that can avail of the scheme. Subject to an SEAI survey, replacement windows may be offered in limited circumstances, most likely where external wall insulation is being carried out and the existing windows are very poor performing and need to be replaced to ensure the insulation performs effectively. I understand that SEAI is in contact with the householder in question to arrange a survey of the home.
More information on this scheme is available on SEAI’s website at: http://www.seai.ie/Grants/Warmer_Homes_Scheme/About_the_BEWH.html or Freephone : 1800 250 204.
