Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 June 2022
212. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of retrofitting contractors that have been approved for the one-stop-shops; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29238/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe recently launched National Home Energy Upgrade Scheme introduces a new, highly customer centric, way to undertake home upgrades. SEAI registered One-Stop-Shops provide an end-to-end service for homeowners. This includes surveying; designing the upgrades; managing the grant process; helping with access to finance; engaging contractors; and quality assurance.
The Scheme offers unprecedented grant levels, increased from around 30% to 50% of the cost of a typical B2 home energy upgrade with a heat pump.
Following Government approval, the SEAI registration portal opened for companies to apply to be a One-Stop-Shop, building on the preparatory work already undertaken. SEAI are focused on engaging organisations capable of professionally managing all aspects of a One Stop Shop service. Therefore, the registration process, for this new service, is necessarily robust.
To date, five One Stop Shops have now been registered with each planning to provide a national service. Details of the registered One Stop Shops, including their contact details, are available on the SEAI website. The SEAI continues to actively work with other applicant organisations to support them through this registration process.
It is expected that the One-Stop-Shops will be distributed across Ireland, with a considerable number offering services nationwide through their network of contractors throughout the country. Other One-Stop-Shops will likely work within geographic regions. This will ensure that every home can benefit from the One-Stop-Shop service on offer.
