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Heat Pump Water Heater Scheme

Last updated May 13, 2025

Heat Pump Water Heater Scheme

This scheme is operated by the Regulator for Energy and Water Services to encourage the use of renewable sources of energy for domestic use.  The National Scheme provides a grant of 40% up to €400. A full list of applications received can be found here:  HPWH Applicants list

Heat Pump Water Heater Scheme Guidelines

Heat Pump Water Heater Scheme Application Part A 

Heat Pump Water Heater Scheme  Application Part B 

Government Notice 1146 of 2017

The scheme was further extended to the 31st December 2018 by government notice GN1441 of 2017

 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 sent after the installation is complete and within the six months mentioned in the grant offer letter.

Please click on the appropriate links for the notice in the Government Gazette, the guidance notes, and the application forms. 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.

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.