1. Select Your Heating Fuel & Usage
1,800 Litres/year
Low (500L)
Average (1,800L)
High (4,000L)
⚠️ The "Double Penalty" Rule:
The Irish government levies a 9% VAT rate on top of the carbon tax itself. As the carbon rate rises, your VAT surcharge compounds automatically on every delivery.
2. Your Household Tax Liability
Cumulative Carbon Tax Penalty (2026–2030)
€2,144
Pure government tax paid on fuel fills (+ 9% VAT)
€354/yr
2026 Annual Tax Bite
€498/yr
2030 Penalty (@ €100/t)
Year-by-Year Legislated Carbon Tax Escalator (2026–2030)
2026 Rate
€354
€71.00 / t
2027 Rate
€391
€78.50 / t
2028 Rate
€428
€86.00 / t
2029 Rate
€466
€93.50 / t
2030 Cap
€498
€100.00 / t
The Solution: The Carbon Tax Shield
🔴 Staying on Kerosene / Gas
You volunteer to pay thousands in non-refundable government penalties with zero comfort improvement. By 2030, a standard fill carries over €215 in mandatory levies.
🟢 Air-to-Water Heat Pump
Claim up to €12,500 in SEAI grants. Permanent €0.00 Carbon Tax exposure. 300% efficiency and constant 21°C whole-home comfort.