Most existing homes now qualify for SEAI deep retrofit grant

Majority of grant-aided contractors “high risk”

Grants to refurbish homes in rural towns to be rolled out by the end of June

1.7 million homes still need an energy upgrade, says SEAI

More grants for private wells on the way

Heat pumps eligible for renovation grants from April

Wastewater system maintenance

Water refunds expected this autumn

No change to locals-only rules until 2018

95 per cent grants on the way for deep retrofits

Energy efficiency measures are too expensive, survey shows