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Grant Walkthrough

The SEAI €6,500 Heat Pump Grant, explained

Ireland's Sustainable Energy Authority (SEAI) pays €6,500 towards a new air-source heat pump on qualifying homes. Here's how to check eligibility and step through the application without surprises.

Eligibility checker

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  1. 1. Was your home built and occupied before 2021?

    The property must have been built and occupied before 31 December 2020.

  2. 2. Is it your primary residence (or will it be after works)?

    Second homes and rentals have separate schemes.

  3. 3. Are you willing to complete a Home Energy Assessment (BER)?

    SEAI requires a Technical Assessment before install and a new BER after.

  4. 4. Will you use an SEAI-registered installer?

    Alchemy's installer network is fully SEAI-registered.

  5. 5. Have you not previously claimed an SEAI heat pump grant on this property?

    The grant is available once per property.

The 5-step application flow

From first assessment to grant payment — a typical timeline is 3–5 months.

  1. 1. Technical Assessment

    An SEAI-registered assessor visits your home to confirm the property meets heat-loss requirements. Typically €200–€350, refunded €200 by SEAI on grant approval.

  2. 2. Grant application

    Apply online at seai.ie. Approval usually takes 4–6 weeks. Do not start works until you receive written approval.

  3. 3. Book the install

    Once approved, book your Alchemy installer via /book-installation. A typical retrofit takes 2–4 days on site.

  4. 4. Post-works BER

    A new BER is completed after the install to confirm energy performance improvements.

  5. 5. Grant paid

    SEAI transfers €6,500 directly to your bank account within 4–6 weeks of works sign-off.

What Alchemy Range provides

  • SEAI-registered installer network Ireland-wide
  • Heat-loss calculation and system sizing
  • Grant-compliant heat pumps (BER-friendly)
  • Fixed quote before you commit
  • Warranty registered on install day
  • Post-works documentation for SEAI

Frequently asked

Do I pay the full price upfront?
Yes — you pay the installer directly. SEAI reimburses €6,500 within 4–6 weeks after works sign-off.
What BER do I need to reach?
A minimum post-works BER of B2, plus a heat-loss indicator below a threshold set by the assessor. Most 1990s+ homes meet this after cavity insulation + heat pump.
Can I combine grants?
Yes — heat pump grant stacks with insulation, solar PV and window grants (subject to SEAI caps). Our team can advise on sequencing.

This walkthrough is illustrative. Final eligibility and payment are determined by SEAI at seai.ie. Grant amounts current as of 2026.