In order to support the green economy and encourage everyone to strive for most energy efficient enhancements, we are offering the lowest interest rates on work which has the biggest overall impact on the home’s energy rating.
Approved retrofit work which results in the home achieving a Building Energy Rating (BER) of A3 or better will attract a loan interest rate of 4.9% APR.
Approved retrofit work which results in the home achieving a Building Energy Rating (BER) of B2 or better will attract a loan interest rate of 5.96% APR.
Approved work which results in a home achieving an energy rating of lower than B2 will attract a loan interest rate of 7.98% APR.
Terms, conditions and eligibility criteria apply.
BER after approved work |
Loan Amount |
Loan Term |
Interest Rate (variable) |
Monthly Repayments |
Total amount repayable |
A3 or better |
€30,000 |
10 years
(120 monthly repayments |
4.79%
(4.9% APR) |
€315.13 |
€37,815 |
B1 or B2 |
€20,000 |
10 years
(120 monthly repayments) |
5.8%
(5.96% APR) |
€220.04 |
€26,404.41 |
Below B2 |
€3,000 |
1 year
(12 monthly repayments |
7.7%
(7.98% APR) |
€260.55 |
€3,126.59 |
How it Works
Use our Energy Efficiency Calculator on www.cugreenerhomes.ie to find out:
- The cost of proposed home energy upgrades for your home
- The grant support which you may be eligible for
- The cost of credit union finance to help you fund the project.
- The impact of the work on the energy efficiency of your home