€5,600 to retrofit windows and doors

Seems like more details will be known tomorrow. I rang SEAI this morning and they had no details to share yet. I was trying to get clarification on the criteria to qualify, as it seems the building fabric must be at a certain level already. Maybe there will be a cutoff point based on the current BER of the property or something along those lines.

Are you referring to the heatpump technical assessment?

Literally ordered new windows two weeks ago. Absolutely kicking myself now.

The cynic in me is thinking that if you hadn’t ordered them and waited for the grant, the prices might magically rise to absorb most of the €5,600 anyway, if you know what I mean. Im wondering do these schemes often inflate the market as much as they help the customer!

This just appeared on the SEAI website still scheme going live on March 2nd, still very sparse info thou

From what I can see from Irish Independent, the max window grant for a semi-detached is €3,000, and doors are €800 each (max two, so €1,600 total). That gives a combined maximum of €5,600 if you’re doing both windows and doors, not to be sniffed at!

One thing I’m trying to clarify is whether “windows” also includes velux skylights?

SEAI’s public info just says “windows (complete upgrade)” and doesn’t say whether rooflights are included or excluded.

It’s going to come with a catch once officially announced. Whether that’s requiring a certain BER rating or mandating that homes are suited and to fitted with a heat pump within a set time frame. Companies associated with the SEAI will also likely raise their prices in response to the grant.

no, its for al homes. detached homes get more

Not necessary. If the company you used end up being incompetent and don't file the right paperwork, you can't get any grant.

You might need to get your calculator out again as those figures don't add up.

The pages on SEAI for Wall, Attic and Heat pumps have a new banner with the increased amounts..


https://www.seai.ie/grants/home-energy-grants/individual-grants/heat-pump-systems

From the 3rd February, 2026, this grant is being significantly increased from the current maximum of €6,500 up to a maximum grant of €12,500 for the heat pump system. This bundle includes: 

• Up to €6,500 for Heat Pump Installation

• Up to €2,000 for Central Heating upgrades (e.g., new radiators or underfloor heating)

Up to €4,000 Renewable Heat Bonus for upgrading to a Heat Pump.

https://www.seai.ie/grants/home-energy-grants/individual-grants/wall-insulation

As of the 3rd February, SEAI are offering homeowners higher grant amounts for cavity wall insulation. Any existing open applications will automatically receive the increased grant amount. Any applications made from today onwards will receive the increased grant amount.

• Detached house: €1,800
• Semi-detached or end of terrace: €1,300
• Mid-terrace: €850
• Apartments: €700

From the 2nd March, a higher fixed-amount grant for cavity insulation will be introduced for homeowners who are on qualifying welfare payments – aligned with Warmer Home Scheme eligibility requirements.


https://www.seai.ie/grants/home-energy-grants/individual-grants/attic-insulation

As of the 3rd February, SEAI are offering homeowners higher grant amounts for the attic insulation. Any existing open applications will automatically receive the increased grant amount. Any applications made from today onwards will receive the increased grant amount.

• Detached house: €2,000
• Semi-detached or end of terrace: €1,500
• Mid-terrace: €1,400
• Apartments: €1,100

As of the 2nd March, First Time Buyers will be able to avail of a higher fixed grant for attic insulation up to €2,500. And a higher fixed-amount grant for attic insulation will be introduced for homeowners who are on qualifying welfare payments – aligned with Warmer Home Scheme eligibility requirements. 

And the new Windows and Doors grant is here..
https://www.seai.ie/grants/home-energy-grants/individual-grants/windows-and-doors

Grant values

Windows 

• Apartment: €1,500
• Mid-Terrace: €1,800
• Semi-Detached //End of Terrace: €3,000
• Detached: €4,000 

External Doors 

€800 per door (max of 2 doors) 

For my job our grants should increase from €16,250 to €28,350

whats the logic with

"First Time Buyers will be able to avail of a higher fixed grant for attic insulation up to €2,500"

why cant anyone buying a qualifying house get it

I think it's a 2k increase, seai have bundled in heating system upgrades too, i.e. new rads or ufh, which tbf are usually required