Get started with home energy upgrades

From finding a contractor and financing to applying for The EcoSaver Mortgage, here’s everything you need to get started.

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Find grants and financing

Get help paying for home energy upgrades. Pay with a grant, an EcoSaver Mortgage equity release or home energy improvement loan.

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One-Stop-Shop energy upgrades

We’ve partnered with SSE Airtricity, whose award-winning One-Stop-Shop service, will manage the entire process for you. From providing your BER and helping you choose the right home energy upgrade measures, to managing grants and project managing all works, SSE Airtricity will make your home cosier and more energy efficient with less hassle.

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Looking for financing?

Equity Release

Bank of Ireland mortgage holders can apply to borrow €15,000, or up to 90% of the value of your home.

See equity release scheme

Green home improvement loan

Anyone can apply to borrow €2,000 to €75,000 with our lowest variable rate home improvement loan.

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Switch to The EcoSaver Mortgage

If you’re looking to switch your mortgage to Bank of Ireland, you can get additional funding to improve your BER once you’re on The EcoSaver Mortgage. Or switch from your current Bank of Ireland mortgage and provide your BER for great EcoSaver Mortgage rates.

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Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme

Looking to improve the Building Energy Rating (BER) of your home with a lower cost loan? The Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme, alongside a Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) grant, could be the answer.

See the Loan Scheme

Good to know

Get a BER assessment

For homes with an outdated BER or without a BER, you’ll need an independent assessor registered with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI).

Find a local BER assessor

Home energy upgrade grants

If you’re improving or adding insulation, heating controls, a heat pump or solar system to your home, you may qualify for SEAI grants.

See available grants

Find a registered contractor

To receive home energy grants, you must use an SEAI registered contractor, like our partner SSE Airtricity, Ireland’s first SEAI registered One-Stop-Shop, who meets the technical, compliance and quality standards of the SEAI.

Find a contractor

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