Crowe support Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland with the Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme

Crowe is delighted to have supported the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) with on-lender due diligence services for a number of new credit unions to its Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme (HEULS).

The €500 million Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme encourages homeowners to invest in energy upgrades by providing easier access to low-cost loans in communities across Ireland. Government-backed loans are available to 267,000 members across 28 branches. The scheme also offers support for projects receiving Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) grants.

As of 4 April 2025, First South Credit Union, Listowel Credit Union and Naomh Breandan Credit Union are open for applications for the loan scheme, along with Clonmel Credit Union, Connect Credit Union, North Midlands Credit Union and Progressive Credit Union.

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