The National Residential Retrofit Plan 2026 strengthens SEAI support that can reduce the cost of insulation, heat pumps and energy efficient windows and doors for Dublin households and supports home energy upgrades Dublin.
👉Talk to our Dublin retrofit team and confirm which grants apply to your home.
Dublin has a wide mix of housing types, including older terraced homes, 1960s to 1990s estates, dormers and a growing share of apartments. The best upgrade plan depends on your build type, current insulation levels and heating system and your current BER upgrade Dublin starting point.
This update helps make the right upgrades more affordable and easier to plan for retrofit Dublin projects.
👉 Book a Home Energy Assessment Dublin and get a clear upgrade plan built around your property type.
A key change is the enhanced Heat Pump System Grant, now supporting up to €12,500 made up of:
✔ €6,500 for the heat pump
✔ €2,000 for radiator and pipework upgrades
✔ €4,000 renewable heating bonus
For Dublin homeowners, the biggest win is clearer affordability for replacing older boilers where the home is suitable and where a heat pump Dublin upgrade is the right fit.
👉 Check your heat pump suitability and grant eligibility for your Dublin home including heat pump grants Dublin.
The plan includes increased grants for attic and cavity wall insulation. For many Dublin homes, insulation is the best first step because it reduces heat loss quickly and improves comfort before any heating upgrade and supports Attic Insulation Dublin and cavity wall insulation Dublin projects.
First time buyers may access a higher fixed grant for attic insulation and qualifying households under the Warmer Homes Scheme can access full funding for specific measures.
👉 Find out which insulation grant applies to your Dublin home and what to do first.
A new grant is being introduced for energy efficient windows and doors where the building fabric meets a minimum performance standard.
In Dublin, this often matters for older homes with draughts to improve comfort and cut noise this can be a meaningful upgrade when paired with the right insulation plan and a window replacement grant Dublin route where applicable.
👉 Book an assessment to see whether window upgrades are recommended for your property.

Costs vary based on:
✔ Property type and size
✔ Existing insulation levels
✔ Boiler age and radiator condition
✔ Ventilation requirements
✔ Access constraints and finishes
A Home Energy Assessment gives a structured pathway, estimated costs and the grant options available so you can plan with clarity and understand home energy upgrades Dublin pricing in context.
👉 Get a tailored cost estimate and grant breakdown for your Dublin home before you commit to a home retrofit Dublin plan.
Homeowners can combine grants with low cost finance through the Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme, helping spread the cost of larger upgrades and supporting home energy upgrade loan schemes in Dublin.
👉 Ask our team how grants and low cost finance can work together for your upgrade.
Fully funded options may be available for eligible households through schemes such as the Warmer Homes Scheme and support for older or vulnerable homeowners. Eligibility depends on scheme criteria. So check if you qualify for fully funded upgrades in Dublin.
If you are considering home energy upgrades Dublin in 2026, the best first step is a Home Energy Assessment Dublin so you know what is suitable, what grants apply and what order to complete upgrades.
👉 Book your Home Energy Assessment in Dublin today.


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