SEAI grant schemes Sligo CoCo 30th January 2019 Promoting Energy Policy in the Community: Talk about what the CRU are doing to promote energy in the community! Sligo CoCo 30th January 2019

About the Contract Research Unit (CRU) The IT Sligo Contract Research Unit (CRU) as part of the Research Office provides dedicated outreach Research, Development & Innovation support to regional enterprises, communities, individuals and public sector. We offer: Advice on funding initiatives available Assistance with funding applications Providing or sourcing the technical skills to develop your project Key focus areas: Design assistance for new or improved products or processes Analysis and optimisation of resource, energy & waste streams Innovative Waste reduction/recycling systems Renewable energy and sustainable  technologies CAD design and 3D prototyping

SEAI SEC Border Region SEAI Sustainable Energy Communities (32 to Date) Curry Community SEC Cavan SEC Drogheda Redemption Energy Group Louth CoCo Mid Louth SEC Cavan Energy Mile Mohill Sustainable Energy Community Group Drumshanbo SEC North Leitrim SEC Comharcumann Thoraí LAN Fuinnimh Comharchumann Oileán Árainn Mhór Teo Castleblayney Sustainable Energy Group Convoy Enterprise SEC Maghera Development Association Pobail Le Chéile Falcarragh Monaghan Enterprise SEC Inishowen Development Partnership Dungloe Community Network The Dolmen Eco-Tourism Centre Sligo SEC Ballinamore SEC The Exchange Inishowen Upper Shannon Erne Sustainable Region Killybegs Community Council Aurivo Cooperative Tireragh Energy Awareness Strandhill SEC Kilcar Parish Council Greencastle Community Centre Colpe Cross Drogheda Blackrock Tidy Towns

SEAI SEC Dublin Region SEAI Sustainable Energy Communities (26 to Date) Huntstown Community Centre Dublin City University Cluid Housing Association Respond Housing D21 Sustainable Nation Ireland Ringsend Irishtown Terenure Energy Group Swords Tidy Towns Tallaght Renewable Energy Co-op St. Fintan's SEC Knocklyon Network UCD Scouting Ireland Collinstown Park Community College Shankill Action for Green Energy St. John Bosco Youth Centre Jesuit Centre for Faith & Justice St. Mark's GAA Dublin Airport Authority Housing Association for Integrated Living Clann Credo South Dublin Energy Alliance Oaklee Housing Howth Sustainable Energy Group Phibsboro Tidy Towns Energy Action CLG

SEAI Home energy grants

Grants available • Warmer Homes Scheme - free energy efficiency upgrades for low income households • Better Energy Homes Scheme - All homeowners, including landlords, homes built & occupied before 2006 • Warmth and Wellbeing Pilot Scheme (Dublin Only) - aims to improve living conditions of people living with chronic respiratory conditions • Community Grant Programme - community energy efficiency projects • Deep Retrofit Scheme - up to 50% of the total capital costs and project management costs combined • Electric Vehicle Grant + Home Charger Grant - electric vehicle grants make it more affordable to switch to an EV • Solar PhotoVoltaic (PV) Grant • Business Grants

Warmer Homes Scheme Who is it for: What is offered: How to apply: Fuel Allowance as part of the National Fuel Scheme. Job Seekers Allowance for over six months and have a child under seven years of age Working Family Payment One-Parent Family Payment Domiciliary Care Allowance Carers Allowance and live with the person you are caring for Delivered Free of Charge Must own and live in the home treated, which must have been built and occupied before 2006 What is offered: Attic insulation Wall insulation Lagging jackets & Energy advice Draught proofing Low energy light bulbs Windows* Heating upgrade* *Subject to survey How to apply: Website https://www.seai.ie/grants/home-energy-grants/free-upgrades-for-eligible-homes/ or Freephone 1800 250 204 Scheme is open all year

Better Energy Homes Who is it for: What is offered: How to apply: All homes built before 2006 What is offered: Insulation: attic insulation & wall insulation (cavity fill, internal dry lining, external) Heating: controls upgrade, heat pumps, solar hot water How to apply: Apply online https://www.seai.ie/grants/home-grants/better-energy-homes/ or call 01 808 2100 Scheme is open all year

Energy Efficient Measures Better Energy Homes Measures Energy Efficient Measures Grant Insulation Attic insulation €400   Cavity wall insulation Internal Insulation (Dry Lining) Apartment (any) OR Mid-terrace House €1,600 Semi-detached OR End of Terrace €2,200 Detached House €2,400 External Wall Insulation ('The Wrap') €2,750 €4,500 €6,000 Heating System Heating Controls Upgrade €700 Heat Pump Air/Ground to Water system €3,500 Air to Air system €600 Solar Thermal €1,200 Building Energy Rating (BER) €50

Solar PhotoVoltaic (PV) Grant Who is it for: All homes built and occupied before 2011 What is offered: Solar PV Systems €700/kWp (up to max 4kWP) Battery Storage* €1,000 *Required for any install over 2kWp How to apply: Apply online https://www.seai.ie/grants/home-grants/solar-pv/ or call 01 808 2100 Scheme is open all year

Communities Grant Programme Who is eligible: Partnerships, competitive process What is it for: Community wide, fabric first How much is the grant: First come first served – up to 50% funding available How to apply: Open call, no deadline for application, but projects must be completed by 14 October 2019 https://www.seai.ie/grants/community-grants/ Sligo SEC Example (IT Sligo, Abbott, Abbvie, HSE NW, Sligo CoCo) Block M LED Lighting Upgrade Sligo Cancer Support Centre (Light & Heat) Abbvie (EV Charge Point) Mohill Enterprise Centre (Heating Upgrade) Sligo University Hospital (Chiller Unit Replacement) Scollans Gala Superstore (PV panels + Refrigeration Upgrade)

Deep Retrofit Pilot Programme Who is eligible: Residential buildings only, at least 5 What is it for: Significant upgrade to near zero energy (A3 BER) How much is the grant: 50% rate for eligible works How to apply: Always open, check online for data https://www.seai.ie/grants/home-grants/deep-retrofit-programme/

New Door Attic insulation, Heat pump, Mechanical ventilation system PV Panel Ext Wall Insulation New Windows New Door

Electric Vehicle Grants EV Grant EV Charger Grant Who is eligible: Commercial and private purchasers What is it for: New Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) and Plugin Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) How much is the grant: Depends on cost of the car (Max €5,000) How to apply: Your car dealer will apply for you https://www.seai.ie/grants/electric-vehicle-grants/ Who is eligible: Private Owner of eligible new or 2nd hand EV What is it for: EV charger in off street parking location How much is the grant: Up to €600 How to apply: online or Your car dealer may apply for you https://www.seai.ie/grants/electric-vehicle-grants/electric-vehicle-home-charger-grant/

Which grant is for me ?

What’s best for your home or building? Step 1: Decide SEAI Grant Guidance What’s best for your home or building? Step 1: Decide Step 2: Choose a registered Technical Advisor Step 3: Choose a registered contractor Step 4: Apply Step 5: Get the works done Step 6: Get paid https://www.seai.ie/grants/home-energy-grants/how-to-apply/

Energy Partners Who can help? Sligo Sustainable Energy Community (Sligo SEC): Energy Master Plan for Sligo - underway Free BERs for a limited number of homes SEAI: Guidance on grant schemes Referral to Energy Parnters https://www.seai.ie/grants/home-energy-grants/how-to-apply/energy-partners/

Building Energy Rating

Building Energy Rating What is a BER? An energy label with accompanying advisory report for homes. The rating is a simple A to G scale.

Building Energy Rating

Building Energy Rating

Building Energy Rating Advisory Report Each BER includes and advisory report with information on the energy performance of the various elements and systems in the home: Should include upgrade options: Low/Medium/High cost Technical – ask the Assessor for a plain summary of recommendations

New Year’s Resolutions 1 small thing & 1 BIG Thing Small thing ideas: Change all bulbs in living room & kitchen to LED Remote sockets on TV/DVD/Skybox Draught strips on front and back door BIG Thing ideas: Roof and wall insulation Heating controls – zoning Solar Thermal system Heat pumps (if already well insulated) Electric Car and Charger Fit a stove in the open fireplace

Mel Gavin gavin.mel@itsligo.ie