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Energy Efficiency Grants & Innovation Support in Sligo

The IT Sligo Contract Research Unit offers dedicated outreach support in Research, Development & Innovation for enterprises, communities, and individuals. We provide advice and assistance on funding initiatives, technical skills sourcing, design assistance, waste reduction, renewable energy, and more.

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Energy Efficiency Grants & Innovation Support in Sligo

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  1. SEAI grant schemes 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)

  4. SEAI SEC Dublin Region • SEAI Sustainable Energy Communities (26 to Date)

  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: • 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

  8. Better Energy Homes • Who is it for: • 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

  9. Better Energy Homes

  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 https://www.seai.ie/grants/home-grants/solar-pv/ • or call 01 808 2100 • 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 • https://www.seai.ie/grants/community-grants/

  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 https://www.seai.ie/grants/home-grants/deep-retrofit-programme/

  13. 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 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/

  15. Which grant is for me ?

  16. 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/

  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 https://www.seai.ie/grants/home-energy-grants/how-to-apply/energy-partners/

  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

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