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Become a registered SEAI contractor and don't get left out in the cold! . By upskilling now, you can secure more work, grow your reputation, and future-proof your business.

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Home energy grants

SEAI wants to give you a big home energy grant! You deserve a more comfortable, energy efficient home.​ With a range of supports and grants, SEAI can help you getthere - every step of the way.

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If you are interested in working in an organisation that has a real and measurable impact on tacking our climate challenges, then consider a career with SEAI.

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About SEAI

SEAI is Ireland's national sustainable energy authority. We work with householders, businesses, communities and government to create a cleaner energy future. 

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SEAI marks 30 years of progress as Large Industry Energy Network delivers 14.7% emissions reduction on path to 2030 target

SEAI provided €60 million in Government funded industry grants since 2022 to support emissions reduction investments of approximately €250 million.

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SEAI publishes Mid-Year Review on Energy and Emission Data for 2025

New data shows Ireland exceeding allocations for energy emissions, 2030 targets require accelerated action on technology change, and our energy use.

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SEAI launch ‘Housewarming’, a new lifestyle podcast exploring real-life energy upgrade stories across Ireland

SEAI launch ‘Housewarming’, a brand-new lifestyle podcast. It will give listeners an insight into real Irish homeowners as they transform the energy efficiency of their homes for a more sustainable future, lowering their energy bills and improving their quality of life in the process.

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11,910 home energy upgrades in first quarter of 2025

SEAI has published the Retrofit Quarterly Report Q1 2025. It includes details on the 11,910 home energy upgrades supported through Government funded grant schemes in the first three months of 2025. This represents an increase of 2% on the number of upgrades for the same period last year.  

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Home Energy Upgrades

Kieran McCarthy answers your home energy upgrade questions

  • Kim Buckley
  • 7 Min

Kieran McCarthy is an engineer and builder from Cork. He runs a building company, KMC Homes, and has also renovated his own cottage in Cork availing of all the grants on offer from SEAI. He joins us on our new podcast House Warming to answer all your home energy upgrade questions.

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Smart Energy

Where are we at on demand flexibility?

  • Ciarán Lavin
  • 6 Min

Energy users in Ireland feel positive about demand flexibility and smart energy services, but are largely unaware of the environmental benefits.

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Energy Statistics

Stat Chat: A Sustainable Transport Journey to SEAI

  • Sarah Wilson
  • 3 Min

Foolish or Fuel-ish – How can we shift our focus and our journeys towards away from private car dependence and towards a more varied and sustainable portfolio of transport options?

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Home Energy Upgrades

Protecting Swifts during a home energy upgrade

  • Orla Grant
  • 3 Min

While carrying out retrofit works, it is important for the contractor to check for nesting sites on the dwelling. This is particularly important before carrying out external wall insulation.

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