Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 October 2022
131. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of applicants who are currently awaiting approval for work for each of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland home-energy grants schemes; including one-stop-shop services, part-funded schemes and fully-funded schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49201/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department funds a number of grant schemes, administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) to support homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of their properties. Since 2000, over 465,000 homeowners have upgraded their homes with support from these schemes, representing nearly one home in four across the country.
Under the Better Energy Homes Scheme, Solar PV Scheme and the National Home Energy Upgrade Scheme, there are no applicants awaiting approval, as processing of applications is instantaneous. Under the Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme, the process is that all applicants meeting the eligibility criteria will have their homes assessed for suitable works. Currently there are 512 applications awaiting eligibility checks. Under the Community Energy Grant Scheme there are 423 homes as part of community applications which are currently being evaluated.
