New energy efficient grants for new homes

Dublin- The Irish Government's announced energy efficient grants for new homes which it says will be a welcome boost to the construction sector.
Energy Minister Eamon Ryan says nine million euro is being made available, while he also plans to increase grants for private individuals next year. Sustainable Energy Ireland has been given the responsibility of supporting builders who develop the most energy efficient homes in the country.
These homes will surpass even the most recent planning regulations on energy efficiency, and Minister Eamon Ryan says the grants will encourage such development. The Minister says he's also going to roll-out nationally next year a pilot scheme of grant aid for private individuals who decided to retrofit their homes to make them more energy efficient.