Energyfix, a newly launched, SEAI-registered one-stop-shop for energy upgrades, is set to revolutionise the market by offering forward-funding of SEAI grants to homeowners via its one-stop-shop scheme.
Operating from Galway, Cork and Dublin, Energyfix aims to capitalise on Ireland’s ambitious National Retrofit Plan target of upgrading 500,000 homes to a B2 Building Energy Rating (BER) by 2030.
“We are delivering complete home energy upgrades, from initial assessment and grant application, through to funding advice, installation and final inspection,” explains Sean Armstrong, head of Construction at Energyfix.
“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”
“Our comprehensive service removes the complexity and red tape, and we specialise in helping homeowners unlock the highest available grant funding.”
Innovative funding approach
What sets Energyfix apart is its forward-funding model for SEAI grants. Typically, government grants through the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland are only released 4-6 weeks after project completion and verification. Energyfix changes this dynamic.
“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.”
This approach significantly eases cashflow and borrowing requirements for homeowners, removing a major barrier to energy upgrades.
Comprehensive retrofit solutions
Energyfix works with homeowners, Approved Housing Bodies, and commercial property owners to provide fully managed retrofit solutions. Every stage of the process is overseen by a team of experienced engineers, project managers and retrofit specialists.
Retrofitted energy upgrades can include floor, attic and wall insulation, heat pumps, new windows and doors, or solar panels. Homeowners’ investment can range from €25,000 upwards, depending on the scale of work undertaken and the size and condition of the property.
According to Armstrong, average costs for full retrofitting are in the region of €70,000 to €90,000 before grant funding is applied. However, these investments typically result in significant returns.
The Irish-owned startup eases funding constraints for its clients, as it subsidises the SEAI retrofit grant amount from the total cost of the works.
Measurable benefits
A typical Energyfix project might involve upgrading a detached family home to a B2 BER through external insulation, triple-glazed windows, and a heat pump installation. Such improvements normally result in approximately 40% reduction in energy consumption and savings of around €1,800 on annual heating bills, while also enhancing property value.
Beyond serving private homeowners, Energyfix partners with Approved Housing Bodies and private landloreds to design and deliver retrofit programmes that enhance tenant comfort, tackle energy poverty, and reduce carbon emissions in line with Government targets.
The company’s goal is clear: to become the trusted retrofit partner for households across Ireland, making energy-efficient living both simpler and more accessible.
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