26/05/2026
If you’re not ready for a full “all-in-one” retrofit, SEAI’s Better Energy Homes + Solar PV grants are designed to support a step-by-step approach - and SEAI has published median costs to help homeowners plan realistically.
These figures are based on a sample of 47,067 individual energy upgrades completed from January to December 2025. Median = the midpoint (half of the projects cost less, half cost more).
***These reports are based on 2025 grants - the great news is that in 2026, with new and enhanced grants from the SEAI, home energy upgrades are even BETTER value.***
Here are a few helpful examples of median cost vs fixed grant* in 2025 (by home type):
🔥 Heat pump
→ Detached: €16,500 (grant €6,500)
→ Semi-D/end-terrace: €16,832 (grant €6,500)
→ Mid-terrace: €15,000 (grant €6,500)
→ Apartment: €10,067 (grant €4,500)
🏠 Attic insulation
→ Detached: €2,519 (grant €1,500)
→ Semi-D/end-terrace: €2,000 (grant €1,300)
→ Mid-terrace: €2,000 (grant €1,200)
→ Apartment: €1,894 (grant €800)
🌞 Solar PV
→ SEAI grant is up to €1,800 max (based on system size).
If you’d like help choosing the best first step (and the right order of upgrades for comfort and running costs), get in touch! Leetherm's friendly experts will walk you through the options for your home → www.leetherm.ie/oss
*Grant amounts may have changed since these 2025 figures - always check current SEAI rates.