Homeowners to get 30% back in insulation grant scheme

HOMEOWNERS will get an average 30% refund of the cost of insulation improvements to their home under a new government energy efficient grant scheme.

Sustainable Energy Ireland — the state energy agency — is expecting thousands of households will apply for the scheme once it becomes operational next month.

SEI, which will oversee the grant payments, claim more than 1,200 approved contractors are expected to participate in the scheme.