To begin planning your retrofit, kindly tell us some details about your project by filling out the below retrofitting survey.
Once we process your survey a member of our team will then contact you.
A HEA is a technical review of your property. The assessment includes a pre-BER which identifies the upgrades required to improve your homes energy performance, maximise available grants and outlines a selection of upgrade options.
*If you have a BER within the last 2 years, we won’t need to do another one until after the works are complete.
Yes, there is a fee for us to complete the HEA. For homeowners who proceed with the retrofit through SLEA, €350 of the HEA cost is available to claim as a grant.
A Community Energy Grant (CEG) is an SEAI-funded programme that helps homeowners improve their home’s energy efficiency through grant-supported upgrades such as insulation, heat pumps, and solar PV.
If you’re considering home energy upgrades, or have already started planning works, now is a good time to explore the grant support available through the Community Energy Grant (CEG) Programme
The contractor or subcontractor is responsible for providing relevant certificates. The homeowner is responsible to ensure all required documentation is submitted on time. SLEA will identify the required documentation and submit it as part of the grant process.
A number of lenders offer Green Loans to help finance home energy upgrades. If you are considering this option, we can provide information on the available schemes and help you understand the costs and funding options for your project.
Solar PV (Photovoltaic) panels convert daylight into electricity that can be used to power your home, helping to reduce your electricity bills and carbon footprint.
SLEA acts as the Project Coordinator, managing the grant administration process and supporting you throughout the grant retrofit process. Our role includes:
Our dedicated team coordinates the retrofit grants process from start to finish, making it as straightforward and stress free as possible for the homeowner. We look after the administration and grant application process, organising the contractors where needed and coordinate inspections. These services are covered by our Project Management fee.
A BER (Building Energy Rating) measures your home’s energy efficiency and indicates how much energy is needed for heating, hot water, ventilation and lighting.
A BER is carried out at the start of the project to establish your home’s current energy performance and identify the most effective upgrades. A post-works BER is then completed to measure the improvement achieved and provide an updated energy rating for the home.
The grants available will depend on your property and the proposed energy upgrades. Grants are available for insulation (attic, walls, floors), windows and doors, heating system upgrades, ventilation, renewable energy technologies and more. We will advise on the grants and funding available for your project as part of the assessment process.
Eligibility varies depending on the grant scheme and property type. However, in general, two of the main requirements are that you own the property and that the property was built before 2011 for insulation and heating control upgrades and before 2021 for heat pump and solar PV. We will confirm your eligibility as part of your initial enquiry and assessment process.
Yes, however any contractor completing grant-funded works must meet SEAI programme requirements and provide the necessary certification. Please note the payment process is: the client pays SLEA, and SLEA pays the contractor.
Your Project Manager will keep you informed of any inspections as needed.