Renewable Heating Guides
Plain-English guides on heat pumps, solar and the SEAI grant, written for Irish homeowners weighing up their options.
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What to Read Before Choosing a Renewable Heating Installer
Start with the grant and the cost, then work out whether your home is ready. Each guide is written plainly, no jargon.
Planning What order to do a home energy upgrade Insulation, roof, heat pump then solar. The right order to retrofit an Irish home, and who you need at each step. Grants The SEAI heat pump grant explained How the grant of up to €12,500 (as of July 2026) works, who qualifies and how to apply after installation. Costs Heat pump cost in Ireland What air source, ground source and air-to-air systems cost, before and after grants. Costs Solar panel cost in Ireland What a solar PV system costs by size, with and without a battery, before and after the SEAI grant. Tool SEAI grant calculator Two questions to estimate your SEAI grant and net cost for a heat pump, solar or biomass install. Advice Is my home suitable for a heat pump? Insulation, BER ratings and radiator sizing that decide whether a heat pump will work. Advice Air source vs ground source heat pumps The real differences in cost, efficiency and installation between the two systems.
Find a Registered Installer in Your County
Once you know what you need, browse SEAI-registered installers covering your area.