Written answers

Tuesday, 6 July 2010

Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources

Departmental Schemes

10:00 am

Photo of Bernard DurkanBernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 548: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if a grant is available for window replacement in line with energy conservation measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29316/10]

Photo of Eamon RyanEamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)
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Window replacement works are not eligible for support under the Home Energy Saving (HES) Scheme or the Warmer Homes Scheme, both administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), on behalf of my Department.

The HES Scheme is open to all home owners and provides grant assistance of up to 40% for energy efficiency measures such as attic and wall insulation, very high efficiency boilers and heating controls. Grant aid is also available to the homeowner to have a Building Energy Rating assessment conducted, a precondition of grant aid under the scheme.

I am advised that grants for window replacement are available to those over 60 under the Housing Aid for Older People Scheme, operated by local authorities on behalf of my colleague the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. This means tested scheme provides grants of up to €10,500 to assist older people living in poor housing conditions to have necessary repairs or improvements carried out to their homes. Eligible works include structural repairs or improvements, re-wiring, repairs to or replacement of windows and doors, provision of water supply and sanitary facilities, provision of heating, cleaning and painting.

The Warmer Homes Scheme provides for the direct installation of energy efficiency measures in the homes of qualifying low income applicants at a token cost or free of charge. These measures include cavity wall insulation, attic insulation, draught proofing and energy efficient lighting.

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