With recent grant increases and new measures announced, the lads cut through the noise and misinformation to explain:
This is a must-listen for homeowners, first-time buyers, and anyone thinking about energy upgrades in 2025 and beyond.
00:00 – Welcome & introduction
00:45 – Grant increases announced: what’s changed and why it matters
02:10 – Heat pump grants explained (€12.5k breakdown)
03:45 – One Stop Shop vs individual grants
04:28 – New high-temperature heat pump pilot (boiler-style heat pumps)
06:45 – Who high-temp heat pumps are best suited for
07:38 – Attic & cavity wall insulation grant increases
09:10 – How to apply for individual grants (step-by-step)
10:12 – Why insulation is still the best first upgrade
12:00 – Comfort vs cost: why insulation changes everything
14:50 – Registered contractors vs “cheap jobs” explained
18:25 – Windows & doors grants: what everyone is asking
19:03 – Windows & doors now available as standalone grants
20:16 – Eligibility rules: attic & walls must be “good” or “very good”
21:13 – BER advisory reports explained simply
22:00 – Why windows aren’t a free-for-all
24:17 – Why a home energy assessment is essential
26:04 – Creating a realistic retrofit pathway over time
27:27 – First-time buyer enhanced insulation grants
28:23 – Why One Stop Shops still matter
29:16 – Airtightness, ventilation & hidden upgrades
30:06 – Project management realities homeowners underestimate
32:24 – Breaking down the windows & doors pathway clearly
34:08 – External wall insulation vs internal dry lining
36:35 – Easy wins: attic + cavity wall first
38:12 – Heat pumps myths vs reality
39:36 – Why solar PV should be the “cherry on top”
41:34 – Can you get a second wall insulation grant?
43:03 – Extra supports for energy-poor households
44:00 – Final thoughts: spending money in the right order