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Could your Cork home get up to €12,500 towards a heat pump?

Answer 7 quick questions to see if your home is likely to qualify for the SEAI grant. If it is, one registered installer contacts you with a free quote.

Your home could get

up to €12,500

    Question 1 of 7

    About 60 seconds

    Do you own this home?

    The grant is for homeowners.

    Free, no obligation. Your details go to one installer only.

    • One installer contacts you, not five
    • Free for homeowners, no obligation
    • SEAI-registered installers only

    CosySwitch is an independent service, not SEAI or a government body. Registered installers pay us for introductions. Who runs CosySwitch

    From a 60-second check to a warm home

    One installer handles it with you from the first call. Here's what happens, and who does each part.

    1. You, today

      Check your home

      Answer 7 questions here. It takes about a minute.

    2. CosySwitch

      We confirm on WhatsApp

      One quick message to check your details, then we pass them to one installer.

    3. Your installer

      Survey and quote

      They call, visit your home and give you a price. You decide. No obligation.

    4. You and SEAI

      Apply for the grant

      Apply online before any work starts. SEAI says most applications are approved within minutes.

    5. Installer, then SEAI

      Install and get paid

      Finish within 8 months of the offer. The grant is usually paid 4 to 6 weeks after your forms.

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    Switching from oil? Here's what changes

    If your home runs on oil, this is the plain difference.

    Oil boiler compared with a heat pump
    Oil boiler Heat pump
    Deliveries to book and pay for upfrontNo deliveries. It runs on electricity
    The price moves with the oil marketWorks in Irish winters, down to -20°C
    A tank in the garden to look afterHeating and hot water from one system
    No grant to replace it with another oil boilerUp to €12,500 off with SEAI grants

    The heat pump grant in plain numbers

    SEAI increased the heat pump grants on 3 February 2026. These are the maximum amounts. What you get depends on your home.

    GrantHouseApartment
    Heat pump system bundle, maximum€12,500€9,500
    Air-to-water heat pump on its own€6,500€4,500
    Technical assessment (some homes built before 2007)€200€200
    BER assessment after the work€50€50

    Source: SEAI heat pump grant, checked November 2026. Always confirm the latest amounts with SEAI before you apply.

    Your home is likely to qualify if

    • It was built and lived in before 2021, and has an electricity meter number (MPRN).
    • You own it. Landlords can also apply for homes they rent out.
    • It holds heat well. Homes built before 2007 need a technical assessment first, unless their BER already shows low heat loss.
    • An SEAI-registered contractor does the work, and you apply before it starts.
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    Who runs CosySwitch

    CosySwitch is an independent matching service. We are not SEAI or any government body, and we don't install heat pumps ourselves.

    We find homeowners who want a heat pump, check a few details, and introduce each one to a single SEAI-registered installer in their area. The installer pays us for the introduction. It's free for you.

    Questions people ask

    Does CosySwitch cost me anything?

    No. CosySwitch is free for homeowners. The installer pays for the introduction, and you're under no obligation to go ahead with their quote.

    Will I get calls from lots of companies?

    No. Your details go to one SEAI-registered installer only.

    How much does a heat pump cost in Ireland?

    Bord Gáis Energy estimates about €17,200 to install an air source heat pump in a typical 3-bed semi-detached house, before grants. The SEAI heat pump system grant can be up to €12,500 for a house. Your installer gives you an exact price after a survey.

    Do heat pumps work in Irish weather?

    Yes. Modern heat pumps can work at temperatures as low as -20°C, and Ireland's mild climate suits them. They work best in homes that hold their heat well.

    Is CosySwitch part of SEAI?

    No. CosySwitch is an independent service. You apply for the grant through SEAI, and your installer can help.

    How long does the heat pump grant take?

    SEAI says online applications are usually approved within minutes. You must apply before work starts and finish within eight months of the grant offer. Payment usually follows 4 to 6 weeks after SEAI receives your completed forms.

    Who can get the heat pump grant?

    Homeowners, including landlords, whose home was built and lived in before 2021 and has an electricity meter number (MPRN). An SEAI-registered contractor must do the work, and you must apply before it starts.

    What is a technical assessment?

    It's a check of how well your home holds heat. Homes built before 2007 need one before applying, unless their BER already shows low heat loss. SEAI gives €200 towards it.

    What happens to my details?

    We use them to confirm your enquiry and pass it to one installer. We never sell them. You can ask us to delete them at any time. Read our privacy policy.

    Be the warm house on your street

    7 questions. About 60 seconds. One installer.

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