New Grants to Help Homeowners with Door & Window Retrofitting

Homeowners will soon be able to avail of grants of up to €5,600 to retrofit new doors and windows to make their homes more energy efficient.

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Briain Kelly
January 28, 2026

Inside this Edition:

  • New Grants for Door & Window Retrofitting

  • What is an NC6 Form? - Important Paperwork for Home Solar

  • Kirsty Explains Free Home Solar Calculator

  • What Strength EV Charger Do You Need?

  • Solar Panels for Flat Roofed Buildings - A Guide

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New Grants for Door & Window Retrofitting

Homeowners will soon be able to avail of new grants to help with the cost energy efficient door and window replacements.

From March 3, the SEAI will be offering up to €4,000 in grants for new windows, and a max of €1,600 for new doors.

Read more about the announcement of the new grant scheme, its goals, and what you need to qualify for the grant

New Grants for Window & Door Retrofitting - Energy Efficiency

Homeowners will soon be able to avail of new grants to replace their windows and doors in order to make their home more energy efficient.

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What is an NC6 Form? - Important Paperwork for Home Solar

Dealing with government agencies can be a pain when it comes to endless technical forms. If you are thinking about getting home solar panels to start slashing your electricity bills, one that you are going to come across is the NC6 Form.

This is absolutely essential for any home solar or other microgeneration system that will be connected to the national electricity grid. Read on to understand what this form is asking so that you can feel confident in your home improvement plans.

What is an NC6 Form? - Energy Efficiency

There can be a lot of paperwork associated with having solar panels installed. Grant applications, BER assessments, and possibly planning documents.

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Kirsty Explains Free Home Solar Calculator

Want to know how suitable your roof is for solar panels? Or how much they will cost and can save you? Kirsty explains how to use the comprehensive solar calculator on EnergyEfficiency.ie

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Solar Panels for Flat Roofed Buildings - A Guide

While you most commonly see solar panels on pitched roofs in houses, they can also deliver massive savings to businesses and other buildings with large flat roofs.

There are crucial differences in how solar panels are installed on a flat roofed building, and what you can expect from them.

Read our guide on the ins and outs of putting solar panels on a flat roof.

Solar Panels for Flat Roofs - Energy Efficiency

Solar panels are highly versatile additions to any building, regardless of the roof type on which they are being installed.

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What Strength EV Charger Do You Need?

There are many different types of EV chargers on the market. One of the main things that sets them apart is their charging strength. With different types of chargers varying anywhere from 2.3kW to 22kW it’s important to make the right choice.

Understand what strength EV charger you should get based on your needs, and what your home is capable of supporting.

What Strength EV Charger Do I Need? - Energy Efficiency

Charging your EV at home is the best way to get value for your money. But there are many different types of EV chargers available; different brands with

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We hope you enjoyed the articles this week. Together with your support, we are helping to build a greener, more affordable Ireland for everyone. That’s your energy update. Until the next edition.

Briain Kelly,

Editor, EnergyEfficiency.ie