Applications are now open for the Heat Pump Installation Grants under the Support Scheme for Renewable Heat, Environment Minister Denis Naughten has announced.

The scheme will financially support the adoption of renewable heating systems by commercial, industrial, agricultural, district heating and other non-domestic heat users.

Speaking from San Francisco where he is addressing the Global Climate Action Summit, Minister Naughten said: "The Support Scheme for Renewable Heat is a key measure to increase renewable energy in the heat sector and decrease emissions. The Scheme is designed to ensure that the heat generated will be sustainable, applied for useful purposes and represent value for money for the taxpayer."

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He continued: "The Scheme will support ground, air and water source electric heat pump installations with grant-aid up to 30% of the upgrade capital outlay. Today's opening of the heat pump element of the Support Scheme for Renewable Heat is the first step.

"My Department and the SEAI continue to work towards the opening of the operational support for biomass boiler and anaerobic digestion heating systems. It is my intention that this will take place later this year, subject to state aid approval."

(LM/CM)