Written answers

Tuesday, 4 December 2007

Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources

Alternative Energy Projects

9:00 pm

Photo of Arthur MorganArthur Morgan (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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Question 623: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of applications received by Sustainable Energy Ireland in respect of the various types of approved energy conserving methods, including wood pellet and wood chip burners, biomass boilers, solar hot water and central heating systems; and the amount of grant aid approved in respect of each category. [32527/07]

Photo of Eamon RyanEamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)
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The Greener Homes Scheme has been very successful since its launch in March 2006. There are over 17,000 grant applications approved to date and the sector is now on a firm footing.

A breakdown of the number of applications approved under each category and the value of grant aid approved is shown in the following table:

TechnologyHeat PumpsBiomassSolar
% of Applications approved27%33%40%
Value of Grant Aid approvedâ'¬21.775mâ'¬20.182mâ'¬11.153m

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