{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Behind The Walls","title":"Behind The Walls | #11 with Steven Farrell","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/a7b80054\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4112,"description":"In this episode of Behind the Walls, Roy, Ferg (aka The Retrofit Guy), and special guest Stephen from the SEAI break down the latest Irish home energy grant changes and what they actually mean for homeowners.With recent grant increases and new measures announced, the lads cut through the noise and misinformation to explain:What grants have increasedWho is eligible (and who isn’t)The truth about windows & doors grantsHow to upgrade your home step by step, without wasting moneyWhy insulation still comes before shiny upgradesHow to create a long-term retrofit pathway that leads to heat pumps and lower billsThis is a must-listen for homeowners, first-time buyers, and anyone thinking about energy upgrades in 2025 and beyond.Timecodes00:00 – Welcome & introduction\n00:45 – Grant increases announced: what’s changed and why it matters\n02:10 – Heat pump grants explained (€12.5k breakdown)\n03:45 – One Stop Shop vs individual grants\n04:28 – New high-temperature heat pump pilot (boiler-style heat pumps)\n06:45 – Who high-temp heat pumps are best suited for\n07:38 – Attic & cavity wall insulation grant increases\n09:10 – How to apply for individual grants (step-by-step)\n10:12 – Why insulation is still the best first upgrade\n12:00 – Comfort vs cost: why insulation changes everything\n14:50 – Registered contractors vs “cheap jobs” explained\n18:25 – Windows & doors grants: what everyone is asking\n19:03 – Windows & doors now available as standalone grants\n20:16 – Eligibility rules: attic & walls must be “good” or “very good”\n21:13 – BER advisory reports explained simply\n22:00 – Why windows aren’t a free-for-all\n24:17 – Why a home energy assessment is essential\n26:04 – Creating a realistic retrofit pathway over time\n27:27 – First-time buyer enhanced insulation grants\n28:23 – Why One Stop Shops still matter\n29:16 – Airtightness, ventilation & hidden upgrades\n30:06 – Project management realities homeowners underestimate\n32:24 – Breaking down the windows & doors pathway clearly\n34:08 –...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/VEQQ0VKM0rVsdMdGciuyYn3pSysa5DME8otovok-UvY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kNWEy/MmUyYWJlY2FkZThj/YzI5YjhjNTg0NDZj/NDlmOS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}