{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Behind The Walls","title":"Behind The Walls | #15 The Latest Retrofit Grants & Why Now Is the Time to Upgrade","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2905,"description":"In this episode, Pete and Ferg are back with a major update on Ireland's home energy retrofit industry - and there's plenty of good news for homeowners!\nWith winter approaching and energy costs continuing to put pressure on households, the lads break down the latest SEAI grant changes, including the new €2,000 boiler scrappage support, heat pump grants of up to €14,500, and the return of the €600 solar battery grant.\nPete shares his firsthand experience of living with solar panels, battery storage and a heat pump, explaining how he's monitoring electricity usage, reducing bills and making the most of his system. Fergal breaks down the updated grants, who may qualify, and why proper design and installation are essential to getting the best results.\nThey also explore the benefits of the One Stop Shop approach versus individual grants, new solar supports under the Warmer Homes scheme, and why a Home Energy Assessment should be the first step for anyone considering a retrofit.\nFrom rising fossil fuel prices and common heat pump misconceptions to the importance of insulation and choosing the right contractors, Pete and Ferg explain what homeowners need to know before making the investment.\nWhether you're looking to install a heat pump, invest in solar panels or simply make your home warmer and cheaper to run, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you take the next step.\nTimecodes:\n00:00 – Welcome back: Pete and Ferg's latest retrofit and grants update\n00:53 – Winter is approaching: heating systems and the latest grant changes\n01:19 – New €2,000 boiler scrappage support explained\n01:47 – Heat pump grants of up to €14,500: what's included?\n02:34 – Additional €2,000 support for radiators and underfloor heating\n03:14 – The €6,500 heat pump grant and €4,000 renewable heat bonus\n04:16 – What will a heat pump installation actually cost homeowners?\n05:20 – Rising electricity and fossil fuel prices: what does the future hold?\n06:03 – Heat pumps versus...","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}