Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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Question 399: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the grant supports provided by him or any other statutory agencies to persons wishing to install solar panels at their home or second dwelling; if these supports are available for second-hand homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18646/11]

Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)
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I announced the launch of 'Better Energy: The National Upgrade Programme' on Wednesday, 11 May 2011 on foot of the Jobs Initiative. Better Energy will replace the three existing energy efficiency and renewable energy programmes: the Home Energy Savings Scheme (HES), the Warmer Homes Scheme (WHS) and the Greener Homes Scheme (GHS).

The scheme is available to homeowners of dwellings built before 2006 who want to improve the energy savings potential of their home. The measures grant-aided under Better Energy Homes include solar thermal, roof and wall insulation, high efficiency boilers, and heating control upgrades. Grant support of €800 is available in respect of solar thermal technologies.