1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. SEAI Home energy grants

6. 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

7. 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
or Freephone 
Scheme is open all year

8. 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
or call
Scheme is open all year

9. 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

10. 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
or call
Scheme is open all year

11. 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
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)

12. 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

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

14. 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
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

15. Which grant is for me ?

16. 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

17. 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

18. Building Energy Rating

19. 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.

20. Building Energy Rating

21. Building Energy Rating

22. 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

23. 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

24. Mel Gavin gavin.mel@itsligo.ie