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2. Minimum Investment
Please note a minimum level of investment is required to participate in the scheme.
- Boiler
- Controls Package / Upgrade Controls package consists of:
- New 7 day programmer �possible to change the times that the heat will come on at the weekends.
- Boiler interlock �2 motorised valves
- This enables you to have heating only or
- To heat the water only
- Or you can do both
- Time/temperature control on immersion
- And at least 3 thermostatic radiator valves (trvs)
In order to avail of the �00 grant for heating controls, a homeowner must install everything in section b. This is an inexpensive way to improve your home’s BER rating by up to 25%.
In order to avail of the â‚?00 grant for a high efficiency boiler, this must be done in conjunction with the controls package grant of â‚?00.00. (a) + (b) above. Total grant: â‚?00.00 This cannot be done separately.
Building Energy Rating
It is not necessary to get a BER assessment to participate in the above scheme. But a BER carried out prior to any works carried out can provide helpful information in order to a homeowner to decide what they need to do to improve their home’s energy efficiency. A BER assessment carried out after the works can confirm for the homeowner that their investment was well worthwhile.
In order to avail of the â‚?00 grant for a BER assessment, one must be carried out before and after the works.
Heating controls and boilers
To avail of the �00 grant for heating controls, a homeowner must install a range of time, temperature and zone controls on their heating system and electric immersion water cylinder. This low cost measure can improve a home’s BER rating by up to 25%, yet has a payback of only 4 to 5 years.
While heating controls can be added to an existing heating system, it is particularly attractive to any homeowner replacing their boiler to also install heating controls at that time. Under the Building Regulations 2008, anybody replacing an existing oil or gas boiler must install a condensing boiler with a minimum seasonal efficiency of 86%. Condensing boilers with an efficiency of up to 95% are available on the market. This additional efficiency can lead to significant savings. A grant of â‚?00 towards the cost of these higher efficiency boilers is available to any homeowner who is also installing heating controls.
Building Energy Rating
A BER assessment is not required for participation in the scheme. However, a BER carried out prior to works can provide useful advice to a homeowner on the upgrade measures he or she needs to take to improve the home’s energy efficiency. A BER conducted after the measures are finished can establish the impact of the works and give the homeowner comfort regarding their investment.
To avail of the BER grant of â‚?00, a homeowner must have a BER assessment conducted before and after works.
