Rising energy costs and colder homes have put a renewed focus on windows and doors, and in response, the SEAI has launched a new standalone Windows & Doors Grant to help homeowners improve comfort and reduce heat loss.
Applications open on Monday 2nd March 2026, giving homeowners the option to upgrade windows, doors, or both — either as a single improvement or as part of a wider home energy upgrade.
It’s a welcome addition to Ireland’s home energy grants, but an important question remains:
Is upgrading windows and doors enough on its own?
The grant is available to a wide range of property owners, including:
To qualify, the property must:
Applicants can apply for:
To qualify:
Many homes already meet this requirement, particularly if attic and wall insulation is already in place.
To qualify:
If insulation upgrades are needed to meet the required standard, SEAI grants are also available for attic and wall insulation, helping homeowners avoid unexpected costs.
Grant values depend on property type and the measures installed.
These grants contribute meaningfully toward the cost of upgrades, especially when combined with other energy improvements.
Homeowners have two routes:
You can:
A One Stop Shop like Activ8:
For many homeowners, this route removes complexity and avoids piecemeal decisions.
New windows and doors can:
But they don’t generate heat, and they don’t address how efficiently your home is heated or how heat is distributed.
That’s why many homeowners use the windows and doors grant as a starting point, not the final step.
At Activ8 Energies, we often see homeowners upgrade windows or doors first — then later realise that combining them with insulation or heating upgrades would have delivered far greater comfort and value.
Through Activ8’s SEAI-approved One Stop Shop, windows and doors can be integrated with:
This ensures each improvement complements the next — without repeated disruption or missed grant opportunities.
Activ8 Energies has 20 years’ experience delivering home energy upgrades, with 25,000+ installations across Ireland.
As a One Stop Shop provider, we:
Whether windows and doors are your first step or part of a bigger plan, our role is to make the process clearer and easier.
With new windows and doors grants launching in March 2026, enhanced heat pump grants of up to €12,500 already available, and strong government support for home energy upgrades, there has rarely been a better time to improve your home’s comfort and energy efficiency.
If you’re unsure whether windows and doors are enough on their own — or how they fit into a wider upgrade — Activ8 Energies can help you explore your options and plan your next step with confidence.
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