Save up to 80% on Home Insulation Costs with SEAI Grants

Did you know that government grants can cover up to 80% of the average cost of home insulation for the vast majority of Irish homes?

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Briain Kelly
February 17, 2026

Inside this Edition:

  • Slash Costs of Home Insulation with SEAI Grants

  • Bonded Bead Cavity Wall Insulation Explained

  • Home Solar Power Savings & Earnings

  • Benefits of Commercial EV Charging for Irish Businesses

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Slash Costs of Home Insulation with SEAI Grants

Did you know that SEAI grants can potentially cover up to 80% of the cost of installing home insulation?

With grants available for any home built after 2011, you can make your home more comfortable and easier to heat at very little cost.

This means that, with massive savings on heating your home, you can recoup your costs in no time at all.

SEAI grants for home insulation in Ireland 2026 | EnergyEfficiency.ie

Learn about the multiple home insulation grants available in 2026, their values for different homes, eligibility criteria, and application process with the SEAI.

energyefficiency.ie/insulation/grants

What is Bonded Bead Insulation? - Common insulation for cavity walls explained

If you are getting the cavity walls in your home pumped with insulation, there’s a good chance your contractor will be using polystrene bead insulation.

Read our blog on bonded bead insulation to understand what it’s made from, how it is used, along with its strengths and weaknesses as an insulation material.

Bonded bead cavity insulation guide Ireland | EnerguEfficiency.ie

A guide to bonded polystyrene bead insulation, what it is and how it is made, along with when and how it is used to insulate Irish homes.

energyefficiency.ie/blog/bonded-bead-insulation

How Much Money Can You Save & Earn with Home Solar Panels?

Solar panels are an excellent financial investment for any long term homeowner, earning you money in one of two ways. Firstly, solar panels can dramatically reduce your annual electricity bills. Second, you can earn hundreds of euro a year exporting unused power.

Not only will a solar PV system completely pay for itself in 6 - 8 years, but it will also save you tens of thousands more over its lifespan.

How Much Can You Earn From Solar Panels - Energy Efficiency

Solar panels are one of the most lucrative forms of home investment, or any kind of investment, available today. 

energyefficiency.ie/blog/solar-panel-earnings

Are EV Chargers Right for Your Business?

Many businesses in Ireland are now adopting commercial EV chargers for a variety of reasons. Having EV charging stations can be a great benefit for customers and employees alike.

Electrifying your vehicle fleet can also deliver great savings for businesses and improve their reputation for sustainability.

Learn more about the benefits of commercial EV charging for Irish businesses.

Commercial EV Charging Guide Ireland, Costs & Benefits | EnergyEfficiency.ie

Future-proof your business with a commercial EV charging station. Save on energy, support sustainability, and get matched with qualified Irish installers.

energyefficiency.ie/electric-vehicles/commercial-charging

That’s it for this week. If you want to learn more about how you can save more in your home while living more sustainably, then keep an eye out for our next edition.

Briain Kelly,