Grants in Northern Ireland
Grants available for renewable energy installations in Northern Ireland.
Smart Export Guarantee (SEG)
MCS-certified solar up to 5 MW, choose from participating suppliers
3-15p/kWh for exported electricity
Solar
0% VAT on Energy Efficiency
Residential properties in England, Scotland, Wales. Extended to March 2030.
Saves ~£1K-2.5K on typical install
Solar
EV Chargepoint Grant (Renters/Flats)
Renters and flat residents only. Homeowners NOT eligible since March 2022.
£350 per socket, up to 2 sockets
EV Charging
NIHE Boiler Replacement Allowance
NI homeowners with household income under £20,000 and boiler 15+ years old
Up to £1,000 towards heating replacement
Heat Pumps
0% VAT on Energy Efficiency — NI
All residential properties in Northern Ireland
Always been 0% VAT in NI (predates GB scheme)
Solar
Affordable Warmth Scheme — NI
Low-income NI households (income-tested). Covers insulation, heating upgrades.
Free or heavily subsidised energy efficiency improvements
Heat Pumps
0% VAT on Battery Storage — NI
All residential properties in Northern Ireland
Always been 0% VAT in NI
Battery Storage