The SEAI heat pump grant is one of the most generous home energy grants available in Ireland right now. In 2026, homeowners can claim up to €12,500 towards the cost of a new heat pump — significantly reducing the upfront cost of switching from oil or gas.
This guide covers everything you need to know: how much you can get, who qualifies, how to apply, and how to find a registered installer in your county.
Here are the current SEAI grant amounts for heat pumps and related works:
| Work Type | Grant Amount |
|---|---|
| Air to Water Heat Pump | €12,500 |
| Ground to Water Heat Pump | €12,500 |
| Water to Water Heat Pump | €12,500 |
| Exhaust Air Heat Pump | €12,500 |
| Heating Controls Upgrade | €700 |
| Solar Thermal Heating | €1,200 |
| Deep Retrofit (full home) | Up to €50,000 |
💡 Important: The grant is paid directly to your SEAI registered installer, not to you. You pay the installer only the remaining balance after the grant is deducted.
To be eligible for the SEAI heat pump grant in 2026, your home must meet the following criteria:
Homes built after 2011 may not qualify for the standard heat pump grant but may be eligible under other SEAI schemes.
The most popular choice in Ireland. Takes heat from the outside air and uses it to heat your home and hot water. Works even in cold weather. Replaces your existing boiler entirely.
Uses pipes buried in your garden to extract heat from the ground. More efficient than air source but requires more space. Ideal for rural properties with larger gardens.
Captures heat from the air extracted from your home's ventilation system. Best suited to well-insulated, airtight homes.
⏱ Tip: The full process from application to installation typically takes 6–12 weeks. Apply early — SEAI funding is subject to availability each year.
A full air to water heat pump installation in Ireland typically costs between €14,000 and €20,000 including labour, materials and commissioning.
After the €12,500 SEAI grant, the net cost to the homeowner is typically €1,500 to €7,500 — a significant saving on your energy bills long term.
You can only claim the grant if your work is carried out by an SEAI registered contractor. The easiest way to find one in your county is through the SEAI contractor register at seai.ie, or through a lead generation service like SEAI Leads that connects homeowners with vetted local installers.
SEAI Leads helps SEAI registered installers get more enquiries online — with grant-optimised websites and Google Ads targeting homeowners in your county.
See How It Works →No — the grant only applies to new installations. Replacement of an existing heat pump does not qualify.
Yes. You can combine a heat pump grant with a heating controls upgrade grant and other SEAI measures in the same application.
Typically 4–8 weeks from submission. Your installer handles the application so you don't need to deal with SEAI directly.
Yes — SEAI requires minimum insulation standards before approving a heat pump grant. Your installer will advise you on this during the survey.