Better Energy Homes Programme - Application Form - Applying for and Claiming Cash Grants - Version 26.3

Sep 13, 2026

Better Energy Homes Programme homeowner application form used to apply for and claim cash grants, with mandatory completion of all fields and signatures. It collects meter point reference number (MPRN), email and dwelling details, applicant contact information, and selected upgrade measures. The form sets eligibility notes for heat pump, solar thermal, insulation, and heating controls by construction and occupancy dates. It also outlines conditions and declarations covering access for verification, grant refusal or clawback risk, tax clearance requirements above €10,000, and related responsibilities and contractor registration limitations.

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CategoryForms

FormatPDF

Pages14

Reading Time5 min

AccessFree to download

Instructions for Completing the Application Form

Important Notice

Section A – MPRN, E-mail and House Details

Section B – Applicant details

Section C – Measures

Section D – Terms and Conditions and Applicant Declaration

Better Energy Homes Programme Application Form Applying for and Claiming Cash Grants Version 26 .3 Better Energy Homes programme Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland P.O. Box 119 Cahirciveen Co. Kerry [www.seai.ie/grants/home-energy-grants](www.seai.ie/grants/home-energy-grants)[ ](www.seai.ie/grants/home-energy-grants)[info@seai.ie](info@seai.ie) Tel: 01 8082100 Instructions for Completing the Application Form All fields in the form are MANDATORY. Incomplete applications will be returned. Please complete the Application Form in BLOCK CAPITALS with blue or black pen. Please complete AND sign the following sections: Section A – MPRN (Meter Point reference Number), E-mail and House Details Section B – Applicant details Section C – Measures Section D –Terms and Conditions and Applicant Declaration Important Notice • It is the responsibility of each applicant to the Programme to ensure that they have read, and fully understand, this Application Form (especially the Terms and Conditions of the Scheme as set out in Section D) and the Homeowner Application Guide before submitting a signed application form. Failure to fully adhere to the provisions of this Application Form and the Application Guide may result in application refusal, grant revocation, payment request refusal or grant clawback, depending on the particular status and stage of the grant (the ‘Grant’) • Applicants may be selected as part of a sample verification and/or technical inspection process to ensure that grant aided works have been carried out and to the required specification. Where selected, applicants are required to grant access to their home for inspection within a specified period, failure of which may lead to grant refusal or grant clawback. • Applicants who receive Grant payments in excess of €10,000 in a calendar year will be required to furnish the SEAI with a Tax Clearance Certificate to satisfy Department of Finance requirements. • SEAI accepts no liability or responsibility, whether for breach of contract, negligence or otherwise, in respect of any claim or cause of action arising out of, or in relation to, any equipment, materials, product, work, system or installation in respect of which grant approval was given by SEAI. The fact of registration on the Registered Contractors List for the Programme does not infer any warranty or endorsement of that contractor by SEAI. • This Application Form will be revised periodically. Check the SEAI website or call our contact centre to ensure that you have the latest version. • SEAI also offers Better Energy Homes grants through an Energy Partner and participating One Stop Shops. Energy Partners and participating one Stop Shops are nominated organisations who work with SEAI on delivering energy savings on behalf of homeowners. Please use Block Capitals when completing this form Section A – MPRN (Meter Point Reference Number), E-mail and House Details MPRN | Your electricity Meter Point Reference Number (MPRN)* | | | | | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | *11 digit number found on your electricity bill. Please note that grant related paperwork (Declaration of Works) will be sent to the installation address associated with this MPRN. Please ensure that the details registered with ESB networks and/or your electricity supplier are correct and accurate. Please note that the MPRN provided when creating your application must remain unchanged throughout the application. | E-mail address | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Dwelling Type (tick one) | o Mid-terrace house
o Detached house
o Semi-Detached house/End of Terrace house
o Apartment | | --- | --- |

FAQs

What information is required in Section A of the application?

Section A requires the MPRN (Meter Point Reference Number), an email address, and house details such as dwelling type, year built, installation address location details, and qualifying option selection.

What happens if the application form is incomplete or not signed?

All fields are mandatory and incomplete applications will be returned. The applicant must complete and sign the required sections before submitting.

Under what circumstances may a grant be refused or clawed back?

Failure to follow the application form and guide provisions can lead to grant refusal, grant revocation, payment request refusal, or grant clawback. Applicants may also face refusal or clawback if they fail to grant access to the home for inspection when selected.

Sep 13, 2026

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