Minister Ryan announces National Insulation Programme
Minister Ryan announces National Insulation Programme
16m in insulation grants for up to 12000 homes
Unprecedented level of interest in Home Energy Saving Scheme
Dublin 14th June 2009
Energy Minister Eamon Ryan TD today announced that the recently-launched Home Energy Saving scheme has proven immensely popular among Irish homeowners. In just four months since the Scheme was officially announced, over €16 million in insulation grants has been approved for approximately 12,000 homes nationwide. Over 2,000 construction workers and trades people have registered to carry out the works.
“It comes as little surprise that there has been such a high level of interest in this Scheme”, said Minister Ryan. “A large proportion of our houses have been losing heat, wasting energy and crucially, wasting money as a result of poor insulation. It may not be to the forefront of people’s minds in the summer months, but now is the time to get the work done.
This winter, well-insulated and energy efficient homes will mean reduced energy bills, as well as increased warmth and comfort.
Clearly, almost 12,000 householders are thinking ahead.”
With a budget reaching €50million for this year, significant funding is still available under this Scheme. Homeowners can avail of grant assistance for a range of measures including roof and cavity wall insulation, heating control upgrades as well as high efficiency boiler upgrades among others.
“This Scheme is very much open for business. Investing in insulation and energy efficiency now, will reap the rewards in the months and years ahead. Today, I am urging interested householders to fill out their applications and submit them to Sustainable Energy Ireland as soon as possible.”
