Programmes

Warmer Homes Scheme
For households on low incomes, such as those in receipt of fuel allowance, invalidity or disability benefit, the Warmer Homes Scheme managed by Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) will install cavity wall insulation, attic insulation, a boiler lagging jacket, draught proofing measures and CFLs. Advice is also provided to householders on minimising energy use. For more information, visit SEAI’s website at Warmer Homes Scheme.

Accelerated Capital Allowances for energy efficient equipment
Section 46 of the Finance Act 2008 provides that companies may claim 100% of the capital cost of certain energy efficient plant and machinery against corporation tax in year of purchase. The purpose of the ACA scheme is to encourage businesses to purchase plant and machinery that is highly energy efficient and thus make significant savings on energy costs and reduce carbon emissions. Further details are available at Accelerated Capital Allowance.

Support for Public and Private Sector Bodies
Grant support is available from the SEAI to support exemplar projects in 2010 which achieve significant and verifiable energy savings and provide key learnings for other businesses and public sector bodies. 

More information is available at www.seai.ie/Grants/Retrofit. 

Power of One
The Power of One campaign aims to bring about more energy efficient behaviour by domestic consumers and other energy using sectors to achieve energy and CO2 savings. For more information, visit SEAI at Power of One.

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