Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 October 2018
246. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the establishment of the renewable heat support scheme further to the publication of the draft terms and conditions of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40190/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Support Scheme for Renewable Heat has been developed to financially support the adoption of renewable heating systems by commercial, industrial, agricultural, district heating and other non-domestic heat users not covered by the EU Emissions Trading System.
The first phase of the scheme, an installation grant for heat pumps, opened for applications on 12 September 2018. This phase of the scheme will support ground, air and water source electric heat pump installations providing grant-aid of up to 30% of the installation cost.
The scheme is administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). Further details, including the terms and conditions and how to apply, are available on the SEAI website.
The second phase of the scheme, an operational support for biomass boilers and anaerobic digestion heating systems, is expected to open for applications later this year, subject to state aid approval from the European Commission.
