Community Energy Grants:  Your Path to Green Energy Solutions

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KRA Renewables has been Project Coordinator since 2021, and have facilitated grant-funded works across a broad spectrum of projects and building types since then. Our 2021 application achieved total CO2 savings of 124,948 kg, which is the equivalent of 2,066 tree saplings grown for 10 years. Our 2022 application achieved a total CO2 saving of 211,687 kg, which is the same amount of CO2 absorbed by 251 acres of forests in one year! 

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_{What is the Communities Energy Grant?}

SEAI's grant programmes are designed to facilitate the energy upgrades to Ireland's old and inefficient building stock. It is necessary to upgrade our buildings' energy efficiency and improve renewable energy production to enable us to meet the 2030 national target. SEAI understands that helping communities reduce their energy usage and associated carbon footprint can reduce energy bills and increase property values as legislation continues to tighten up. 

The Communities Energy Grant is a government-funded program that helps neighbourhoods make their buildings more energy efficient. By providing funding for retrofit projects, the program encourages communities to work together on these projects, allowing them to be completed more cost-effectively.

The key to our success is ensuring that all auditing and advisory services are tailored to our client's needs and the specific issues identified within their properties. As a result, our applications cater to a mix of domestic, commercial and community beneficiaries, utilising innovative partnerships and compiling all relevant documentation required for successful grant applications. 

SEAI requires an energy audit for each commercial property applying for a grant funding under the CEG programme. KRA Renewables' team of experienced renewable energy engineers with great networks are on hand to provide this important service. See the "Energy Audit" page for more information.

_{Who Can Apply?}

• Residential housing energy efficiency upgrades to stock built before 1 January 2011. All homes are required to meet a minimum B2 final BER. There is no minimum BER start point for homes. However, we suggest homes which are already a C1 will need help to achieve the uplift required. These homes, therefore, require prior SEAI approval before works commence. Single measures are not supported under this scheme. Energy-poor homes must have a pre-BER of D2 or lower to qualify. 
• Private sector non-residential building works. 
• Commercial organisations
• Voluntary organisations 
• Community-based organisations 
• Public sector non-residential works

_{What Works are Eligible?}

• Solar PV.
• EV Chargers.
• Heat Pumps.
• Heating Control Upgrades.
• Windows and Door Replacement.
• Insulation Upgrades.
• Air Tightness
• Pitch Floodlighting 
• Mechanical Ventilation.

_{How it Works?}

When you get in touch with our team, the first step is to arrange an initial consultation. During this consultation, we will work with you to determine the most suitable upgrades for your home. Once we have identified the best options, we will help you arrange an accredited SEAI (Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland) contractor to carry out the work. Finally, we will handle the process of claiming grant funding on your behalf so that you can take advantage of the financial incentives available for home energy upgrades.

_{How We Can Help?}

KRA Renewables will act as your project coordinators, applying for the program on your behalf as part of a competitive process. After submission, SEAI reviews all applications and awards funding to projects which will be supported under the scheme for 12 months. After that, applicants must wait for a letter of offer before starting any work, and they'll have 12 months to complete the project.

_{What Funding is Available?}

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Residential – Different Funding for Each Scenario Broken Down Overleaf

• Private Home
• Housing Body (Per Domicile)

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Commercial

• Not For Profit – 50 % Funding
• Public Schools – 30 % Funding
• Private School – 30 % Funding
• Private Sector Building – 30 % Funding

_{The Services We Offer}

• Retrofit advisory.
• Energy Audits (ASHRAE and SEAI Compliant).
• Domestic BER Assessments.
• Project Management.
• Design and Tendering.
• Monitoring & Verification Study.
  

If you are interested in getting involved in the Community Energy Grant application, get in touch with our project coordinator, Sean McVeigh, who can be reached by email at sean@kra.ie.