The direct answer
SEAI offers supports for eligible heat-pump upgrades, but the home, applicant, contractor and sequence of work must meet current scheme rules. Do not use an old grant figure or begin work based on a quote alone. [1]
Start with heat loss
A heat pump works best when the building retains heat and the system can deliver comfort at low water temperatures. SEAI may require a technical assessment or minimum performance standard. Treat necessary insulation, emitters, controls and electrical work as part of the project. [1]
Protect grant eligibility
Read the current applicant guide, confirm the property is eligible, use required registered professionals and obtain approval before the point specified by SEAI. Keep the assessment, grant offer, invoices, declarations and commissioning records. [2]
Compare complete quotes
Ask for design heat loss, equipment sizing, flow temperature, hot-water approach, controls, enabling work, exclusions, warranty and aftercare. Separate grant-eligible and non-eligible costs. A grant does not prove that a design is suitable. [3]
What to do now
- Check the live scheme on SEAI.ie.
- Complete the required home assessment.
- Wait for grant approval before restricted work starts.
- Use registered professionals and retain all records.
Primary sources
Claims and service details were checked against these official sources on 2026-07-11. Follow the source for the latest operational detail.
- Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Heat Pump System Grant Accessed 2026-07-11
- Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Home Energy Grants Accessed 2026-07-11
- Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Registered professionals and contractors Accessed 2026-07-11
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