About the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI)
SEAI is Ireland’s national energy authority. We are at the heart of driving Ireland’s clean energy transition.
Our vision
Our vision is future powered by sustainable, secure, and affordable energy. This will create a competitive, inclusive, and healthier Ireland for generations to come.
Ireland’s clean energy future
A clean energy future is already happening and we're seeing the results. Our aspiration is for all in Ireland to benefit. Our priority is a system which minimises and ultimately eliminates energy-related carbon emissions. We're working towards this while balancing affordability, sustainability, and security.
Select each area of society to see more about how they benefit from a clean energy future.
Home
"My home is warm, comfortable and efficient to run."
Home
SEAI supported benefits
550,000 completed home upgrades resulting in homes that are now more comfortable and more efficient to run.
Health
"I am healthy and thriving, breathing cleaner air and greater access to greener and cleaner spaces."
Health
SEAI supported benefits
More than 1,600 homes whose homeowner had chronic respiratory diseases have benefited from deep retrofits. They now enjoy better health and fewer healthcare visits.
Transport
"I use EVs, bike and train for most of my daily transport needs. I have lots of opportunities for active transport and recreation."
Transport
SEAI supported benefits
We have provided support for the purchase of almost 85,000 electric vehicles.
Public services
"I avail of efficient public services, through a local, zero energy, shared public service building, which uses district heating."
Public services
SEAI supported benefits
We have developed a roadmap towards decarbonisation of the public sector building stock. We're working with the 5 key stock owners: education, health, local authorities, OPW, and other government agencies.
Business
"I work in a business that uses energy more efficiently and generates its own renewable energy to reduce costs."
Business
SEAI supported benefits
200+ members of SEAI’s Large Industry Energy Network have achieved a 14% reduction in their emissions since 2018. They consume 1/5 of Ireland’s national energy and employ over 140,000 people.
Community
"I live in a sustainable energy community, with our own energy generation project, making us more self-sufficient and resilient."
Community
SEAI supported benefits
1,100 communities across Ireland have participated in SEAI’s Sustainable Energy Community Network. Energy projects in these communities have benefited from SEAI support. These communities are now more resilient and energy secure.
Our organisation
We're working with communities, businesses and government to reduce emissions by 51% by 2030. Our role has expanded with responsibilities now including:
National retrofit delivery
The lead agency driving change to meet Ireland’s retrofit targets, upgrading homes and buildings.
Energy market development
Encouraging demand for sustainable energy solutions and stimulating adequate supply.
Grant and fund administration
Supporting implementation of energy efficiency measures and renewable energy technologies.
Research and development
Funding research, developing projects, and demonstrating new solutions.
Policy and data insights
Providing statistics on energy production, transformation and consumption, along with energy modelling and policy advice.
Technical and sector support
Enhancing energy efficiency and decarbonisation, tailored to the unique needs of sectors.
Public engagement and education
Raising awareness about energy efficiency through campaigns, education, and community outreach.
Energy market regulatory functions
Over market surveillance, renewable energy consenting, product energy efficiency obligations, and others.
Our leadership and board
Meet the executive leadership who oversee our four directorates. The SEAI board set our strategy, policies and financial controls.
Discover our leadership (opens in a new tab)Regulatory functions and corporate governance
As part of Ireland's energy revolution, we have certain regulatory responsibilities in Ireland. Explore what we regulate, the policies underpinning how we work and latest reports.
View the policies (opens in a new tab)Strategy 2026-2030
Our vision, values and the strategic steps supporting a clean energy future.
Read the strategy (opens in a new tab)