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GRANTS BOOSTING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INSTALLERS WILL BE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE NATIONAL RESIDENTIAL RETROFIT PLAN IN IRELAND AND WARM HOMES PLAN IN NORTHERN IRELAND…
New funding for heat pumps
Funding has been extended to support the uptake of heat pumps and other sustainable energy solutions across households in both Ireland and Northern Ireland. Irish Energy Minister Darragh O’Brien launched a new National Residential Retrofit Plan on January 26, aimed at helping homeowners upgrade their homes with heat pumps, insulation and solar energy. A new fixed grant is available up a maximum of €12,500 for heat pumps, including €6,500 for the pump, €2,000 for upgrading radiators and pipework and a €4,000 bonus for the installation. An additional grant allows homeowners to upgrade their windows and doors to meet the standard needed to install
a heat pump. A previous restriction, requiring a minimum energy uplift of 100kW hours per square metre, per year for eligible installations, will be removed from March 3. Northern Ireland is, meanwhile, set to receive a specific allocation from the UK Government’s £15bn Warm Homes Plan launched on January 20. Low-income and fuel-poor families will be able to get full, UK Government- backed grants for heat pumps, smart controls, battery storage, solar panels and insulation. NI’s Sustainable Energy Programme is administered by the Energy Saving Trust on behalf of the Utility Regulator in NI, with further details on the additional funding to come.
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DELIVERED BY TRAINING MANAGER KEITH SCULLY, THE SPECIALIST HEATING TRAINING COURSES WILL COVER THE AERONA R290 HEAT PUMP & VORTEX CONDENSING OIL & HVO BIOFUEL-READY BOILER RANGES… Grant announces new training dates
Grant has announced new dates for its highly sought-after training courses, available both online and on site and covering a wide range of Grant heating technologies. Delivered by Training Manager Keith Scully, the programmes provide in-depth training on key products, including the Grant Aerona R290 heat pump and Grant Vortex condensing oil and HVO biofuel-ready boiler. Designed for industry professionals, the Aerona R290 training course equips attendees with both theoretical understanding and hands-on experience of the latest R290 heat pump technology. The course also explores the integration of advanced smart control systems, ensuring participants are fully prepared to work with modern, energy-efficient heating solutions. Grant’s Oil Burner Training course continues to attract strong interest from plumbers and installers across the country. A recent update to the programme now includes guidance on upgrading existing oil burners to be compatible with HVO biofuel, providing attendees with an essential new skill set aligned with transitioning to lower-carbon fuels. The training sessions are hosted at Grant’s state-of-the-art facilities in Birr, Co Offaly. To book a training course, scan the QR code to visit the Grant Engineering Eventbrite page.
Keith Scully, Training Manager, Grant.
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