Energyfix, a newly launched, SEAI-registered one-stop-shop for energy upgrades, is to shake up the market, offering forward-funding of SEAI grants for homeowners.
The company, operating from Galway, Cork and Dublin, aims to capitalise on Ireland’s target of retrofitting 500,000 homes to a B2 Building Energy Rating (BER), by 2030, under the National Retrofit Plan.
Offering homeowners and housing providers a simplified, turnkey route to energy-efficient living and cost-savings, the Irish-owned startup helps organise funding for clients, and subsidises the SEAI retrofit grant amount, not normally available for months after upgrade works are completed and verified.
Energyfix one-stop-shop to upgrade energy ratings
The aim is to become ‘the’ trusted retrofit partner for households across Ireland, Sean Armstrong, Managing Director of Energyfix, says.
“We are delivering complete home energy upgrades, from initial assessment and grant application, through to funding advice, installation and final inspection. Our comprehensive service removes the complexity and red tape, and we specialise in helping homeowners unlock the highest available grant funding.”
Energyfix works with homeowners, Approved Housing Bodies, and commercial property owners on fully managed retrofit solutions. Every stage of the process, including technical surveys, procurement, grant handling, project delivery and quality checks is overseen by a team of experienced engineers, project managers and retrofit specialists.
Unlike other providers, Energyfix forward-funds SEAI grants, easing cashflow and borrowing requirements. “This means homeowners only need fund the net cost of works, less the grant amount promised,” Armstrong explains. “We’re making it financially accessible to upgrade older homes, cut energy bills, and increase property values, while, at the same time, contributing to Ireland’s emissions targets.”
Retrofitted energy upgrades can include attic and wall insulation, heat pumps, new windows and doors, or solar panels. Homeowners’ investment can range from €6,000 upwards, depending on the scale of work undertaken and the size and condition of the property.
Average costs for full retrofitting are in the region of €70,000 to €90,000, before grant funding is applied, according to Sean Armstrong of Energyfix.
Government grants are provided through the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), and funding, which can amount to tens of thousands, is released on project completion, usually 4-6 weeks after necessary documentation is submitted and verified, including the new post-works Building Energy Rating (BER) assessment.
As well as private homeowners, Energyfix partners with Approved Housing Bodies to design and deliver retrofit programmes that enhance tenant comfort, tackle energy poverty, and reduce carbon emissions in line with Government targets.
Typical Energyfix retrofit projects would include a detached family home, upgraded to a B2 BER through external insulation, triple-glazed windows, and a heat pump. This normally results in a drop in energy consumption in the region of 40%, and savings of €1,200 on annual heating bills, on top of an enhanced property value.
For more information, or to book an assessment, visit www.energyfix.ie
ABOUT ENERGYFIX
Energyfix is an SEAI-registered one-stop-shop offering end-to-end home energy upgrade solutions for homeowners, property owners, and housing bodies across Ireland. With offices in Galway, Dublin, and Cork, the company delivers fully managed retrofit services, from initial home assessments and grant applications to design, installation, and final inspections. By forward-funding SEAI grants, and coordinating all technical and project delivery elements, Energyfix makes it easier and more affordable for clients to achieve energy-efficient homes. The company also works closely with Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) to deliver strategic retrofit programmes that support Ireland’s national climate targets and reduce energy poverty. See www.energyfix.ie
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