Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 April 2024
118. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to provide a breakdown of the spending on programmes under subheading B4 as part of the revised estimates for 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14703/24]
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.
A record capital funding allocation of €437.2 million has been provided to SEAI in 2024 to support the residential and community energy efficiency upgrade schemes. This includes a record capital funding allocation of almost €210 million provided to the Warmer Homes Scheme (which includes funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)) so that more households at risk of energy poverty can avail of fully funded energy upgrades.
Figures from the SEAI show that, at the end of the first quarter 2024, €80.6 million capital funding has been drawn down which has supported 11,702 home energy upgrades, representing an 18% increase on output on the same period last year. Of this amount, 4,479 homes achieved a B2 Building Energy Rating up 36% on the same period last year.
Under the Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme 1,182 free upgrades for energy poor homes were supported at the end of the 1st Qtr. This represents a 25% increase in free upgrades provided versus 2023.
A breakdown of the spending on programmes under subheading B4 for Q1 2024 is provided in the table below:
|
SEAI Scheme |
SEAI drawdown under subhead B4 for Qtr 1 2024 (to end March) €M |
|
Better Energy Homes |
12.47 |
|
Better Energy Warmer Homes |
36.69 |
|
Community Energy Grants |
8.41 |
|
National Home Energy Upgrade Scheme (OSS) |
4.74 |
|
Deep Retrofit |
0.13 |
|
Solar PV incl solar for medically vulnerable |
16.92 |
|
Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) |
0.11 |
|
BER Supports |
0.37 |
|
Community Activation Fund (CAF) |
0.77 |
|
Total |
€80.61 |
