HEAT PUMP WATER HEATER SCHEME – 2018/HP
The Heat Pump Water Heater scheme is administered by the Regulator for Energy and Water Services to encourage the use of energy efficient equipment in the domestic sector. This scheme is funded through national funds and applies to private individuals (natural persons) for use on their residential properties, and for organisations that are not carrying out an economic activity.
This scheme launched by means of Government Notice 527 of 2018 has been further extended to 31st December 2019 as per Government Notice 1508.
Once again, this scheme has been further extended to 31st December 2020 or until funds are exhausted as per Government Notice 1643.
This scheme was extended even further to 31st December 2021 or until funds are established by Government Notice 15 of 2021.
This scheme has been halted as per Government Notice 324/2021
This scheme provides a grant of 50% of the eligible costs up to €700. Eligible expenditure includes the purchase of a Heat Pump Water Heater including VAT. Further details on how the scheme operates can be found in the guidelines and application forms listed below.
- Guidelines for Applicants
- Application Part A REWS/197A/v2-03-05/18
- Application Part B REWS/197B/v2-03-05/18
Part A of the application for the grant must be filled in by the Applicant PRIOR to the purchase of the equipment and must be accompanied by the relevant supporting documentation. Part B is the request for reimbursement and must be completed by the Applicant AFTER the equipment has been installed (including payment and certification). Online applications can be submitted here.
A full list of applications received can be found here: HPWH Applicants list dated 11th October 2018
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Applicants need to apply prior to purchasing the eligible systems. The Regulator for Energy and Water Services will issue a grant offer letter confirming that the applicant and their chosen equipment are eligible for the scheme. The system have to be installed within six months of the grant offer letter. Part B of the application form together with the required documents must be submitted after the installation is complete and within the six months mentioned in the grant offer letter.
Application forms for the grant are to be submitted to the Regulator for Energy and Water Services on the dates stipulated on the notice in the Government Gazette and in accordance to the requirements of the scheme.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Additional information may be found here. The information includes links to lists of registered equipment.
REQUEST FOR REVIEW
Any request for review should be submitted to the Regulator within one month from the date of the rejection letter. Their request will be assessed by the Review Committee.
