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The new maximum heat pump grant is €12,500, increased from the previous €6,500. This fixed-amount grant is designed to remove one of the biggest barriers to heat pump adoption — the cost of upgrading an older home’s heating system to work efficiently with renewable technology.
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This structure supports a whole-house heating upgrade, ensuring homes are properly prepared for efficient, low-running-cost heat pump systems.
The increased heat pump grant of up to €12,500 will be available from 3rd February 2026. It applies to:
Preparing early can help ensure your home is ready to benefit from the higher grant level as soon as applications open.
For many Irish homes, installing a heat pump isn’t just about replacing a boiler. Older heating systems may require:
While these upgrades significantly improve comfort and efficiency, they can increase upfront costs. The new €12,500 grant is designed to reduce this barrier and accelerate heat pump adoption nationwide.
Activ8 Energies installs Mitsubishi Electric Ecodan heat pumps, a market-leading solution known for reliability, efficiency and proven performance in Irish conditions.
Mitsubishi Electric is one of the most trusted heat pump manufacturers globally, and the Ecodan range is designed specifically for residential heating, delivering:
Every system is tailored to your home’s:
Activ8 Energies offers an SEAI One Stop Shop pathway for homeowners who want a fully managed energy upgrade.
This includes:
You deal with one experienced team, not multiple contractors.
Navigating heat pump grants can feel complex — but you don’t have to do it alone.
Activ8 Energies supports you through:
Our goal is to make the process as clear and stress-free as possible.
Heat pumps are highly efficient, but how much you save depends on how your home is set up to support them. That’s why Ireland’s updated heat pump grants now recognise the importance of a whole-home approach, rather than focusing on the heat pump alone.
Here’s how energy costs typically change for Irish households:
This is why the new €12,500 heat pump grant supports not just the heat pump itself, but also radiator upgrades, pipework improvements and renewable energy incentives — ensuring homeowners see real, long-term benefits from their investment.
At Activ8 Energies, we design heat pump systems as part of a complete home energy upgrade, so performance, comfort and running costs all work together.
Activ8 Energies acquired 50% of Allbrite Heat Pumps in 2023, ensuring the highest
quality on One Stop Shop projects by partnering with a company that brings 22 years
of heat pump experience.
Even with increased grants, some homeowners are concerned about upfront costs — particularly when additional upgrades are required.
Activ8 Energies can help customers access the SBCI Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme, a Government-backed finance option designed specifically for home energy upgrades.
This scheme offers:
We can explain how:
Activ8 Energies brings:
We focus on long-term performance, quality installations, and ongoing support.
With heat pump grants increasing to €12,500, now is an ideal time to explore renewable heating — particularly if you’re planning a broader home energy upgrade.
Talk to Activ8 Energies to:
Contact Activ8 Energies today to get started.
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