Boiler scrappage scheme offering €2,000 grant proposed
Minister for Energy Darragh O'Brien said he will bring a boiler scrappage scheme to Cabinet next week, with grants of up to €14,500 to replace oil and kerosene boilers with new technologies.
The Minister for Energy, Darragh O'Brien, plans to introduce a boiler scrappage scheme with €2,000 grants for scrapping oil and kerosene boilers at a Cabinet meeting next week. This scheme will complement the existing €12,500 grant for heat pumps, which can result in savings of up to €14,500. If approved, the scheme will commence in January 2027.
Minister O'Brien highlighted the growing dependence on kerosene and home-heating oil in rural areas due to soaring prices. The boiler scrappage scheme will serve as an additional benefit to the current grants for installing heat pumps. This initiative aims to assist those at risk of fuel poverty or already facing fuel poverty through a targeted, timely, and tailored approach.
Energy costs pose significant pressure on households and businesses, leading to a cost-of-living Budget. By retrofitting homes and transitioning to renewable energy sources, the government aims to protect families and businesses against future price shocks, which are a global crisis.
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