Roof and wall insulation
Homes without good insulation cost more to heat up and keep warm. Insulate your roof or attic to reduce heat loss by up to 30%. It's usually the most cost efficient home energy upgrade. The SEAI grant available for attic insulation ranges from €800 - €1,500.
Insulate your external walls to reduce heat loss by up to 35%. Cavity, external and/or internal insulation can be used. The SEAI grant available range from €700 - €8,000.
Solar energy systems
Even in Ireland's climate, solar energy can help generate 50-60% of your electricity or hot water needs and reduce your energy bills. Install a solar thermal system for hot water or solar panels for electricity. The SEAI grant available is €1,200 for solar water heating and up to €2,400 for panels.
Door and window upgrades
Draughts through windows and doors are uncomfortable and increase your heating bills. Upgrade your doors and windows to current standards to reduce outside noise and heat loss by 10%. The SEAI grants available for windows range from €1,500 - €4,000. The SEAI grant for external doors is €800 per door (max. 2).
Door and window upgrades
Draughts through windows and doors are uncomfortable and increase your heating bills. Upgrade your doors and windows to current standards to reduce outside noise and heat loss by 10%. The SEAI grants available for windows range from €1,500 - €4,000. The SEAI grant for external doors is €800 per door (max. 2).
Heat pump installation
Transform the comfort level in your home. Install a heat pump to replace your heating system to reduce your heating costs, energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions. The SEAI grant available ranges from €3,500 - €6,500.
Electric car
Pollute less, reduce motoring costs and drive the latest technology. Electric cars are cheaper to buy, and maintain - especially with current government incentives. The SEAI grant alone is up to €5,000 for cars costing over €20,000.
Install a charger unit so you can charge your car at home. The SEAI grant for that is €300.
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Green Home Improvement Loan
Green Loan Checklist
- You will need to provide proof that over 50% of the loan value was used to complete works availing of SEAI Home Energy Grant(s).
- The SEAI Declaration of Works document will be required to finalise your loan.
If you require funding before your works commence or are not availing of SEAI Home Energy Grants, check out our competitive standard Home Improvement loan.
Calculate green loan repayments
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Our interest rates
| Loans from |
Fixed interest rate |
APR |
| €5,000 - €9,999 |
9.1% - 12.2% |
9.5% - 12.9% |
| €10,000 - €19,999 |
7.3% - 11.3% |
7.5% - 11.9% |
| €20,000+ |
4.8% - 10.9% |
4.9% - 11.5% |
Green Hub Top Tips
- Check out our top tips on how to improve your home energy efficiency, save on bills and help the environment.
Warning: If you do not meet the repayments on your credit agreement, your account will go into arrears. This may affect your credit rating, which may limit your ability to access credit, a hire-purchase agreement, a consumer-hire agreement or a BNPL agreement in the future.
*Approval is valid for 12 months if there is no material change to the information you have provided for this application. Lending criteria, T&Cs apply. Rate is dependent on your financial profile and credit history. Maximum APR (Annual Percentage Rate) is 12.9%. Minimum loan term is 1 year and maximum term is 10 years (Green Loan only) On a €20,000 loan over 5 years, at a fixed nominal rate of 4.8% (4.9% APR) you will pay €375.59 a month. Total cost of credit €2,535.69. Total amount repayable €22,535.69.
An Post trading as An Post Money is authorised as a credit intermediary by the CCPC. An Post acts as a credit intermediary on behalf of Avantcard DAC. Avantcard DAC trading as Avant Money is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.