Damien English (Meath, Fine Gael)
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Question 175: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if a grant exists for the installation of solar windows in houses. [9242/07]

Noel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)
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In March 2006, I launched the Greener Homes Scheme, which is providing support to homeowners to invest in a range of renewable energy heating technologies including solar technology, wood biomass boilers and stoves, and heat pumps. Funding of €47m has been provided for the scheme.

Grant aid of €1,100 to €6,500 is being provided under the scheme, depending on the individual technology used. The grant for solar panels is €300 per m2.

The scheme is being rolled out on behalf of my Department by Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) and all applications are being processed through SEI. Details of the scheme and application forms are available on the SEI website (www.sei.ie/greenerhomes), and a dedicated low-call phone line is also open (Phone: 1850 734 734).