It found that Ireland is falling behind its targets for heat pump and deep retrofits. I am currently renovating a 166-year-old townhouse, and despite my climate credentials and need to save money, I have opted not to install a heat pump. Nor have I gone for the new grants for windows or the existing insulation grant. To qualify for the SEAI grant for a heat pump, your home must achieve a high minimum Ber rating. Funding is still a critical barrier that low-interest loans and SEAI grants haven’t cracked.

Source: The Irish Times March 22, 2026 11:24 UTC