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Business & Industry

Fergus Sharkey on how SMEs can reduce energy costs and improve competitiveness

  • 6 Min

With energy costs continuing to put pressure on businesses, many SMEs are looking for practical ways to reduce bills and improve efficiency.

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Business & Industry

Easy Wins pay dividends

  • William Walsh
  • 4 Min

Did you know a business can save up to 20% on energy costs without spending a penny?

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Electric Vehicles

Plug in and explore: 5 scenic EV charging spots in Ireland

  • Orla Grant
  • 5 Min

Getting ready for a staycation in Ireland this summer? We have another location to add to your itinerary: a scenic EV charging spot.

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Home Energy Upgrades

Why now is the time to join Ireland’s retrofit sector

  • Graham Allen
  • 4 Min

The demand for home energy upgrades is growing in Ireland. This represents a significant opportunity for contractors, especially in the heat pump sector.

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Home Energy Upgrades

Top tips to keep your well-insulated home cool during the summer

  • Kim Buckley
  • 4 Min

Well-insulated homes are fantastic during the winter because they keep the heat inside, but how do we keep them cool during the warmer summer months?

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Emer Conway, pictured on the left, is the Kildare SEC Mentor
Communities

A day in the life of a Sustainable Energy Community (SEC) Mentor

  • Emer Conway
  • 6 Min

Find out what is a typical day for an SEC Mentor in County Kildare.

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Energy Research

SEAI’s National Energy Research Development and Demonstration Funding Call now open for applications

  • Orla Grant
  • 5 Min

Ireland’s journey toward a clean, secure energy future depends on one key driver: innovation. Apply to our Open Call 2026.

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Aerial view of solar panels on roof at Bellurgan Precision Engineering Ltd.
Business & Industry

Why did Bellurgan Precision Engineering Ltd. get an energy audit?

  • Robert Caldwell
  • 4 Min

Manufacturing firm Bellurgan Precision applied for SEAI's Support Scheme for Energy Audits (SSEA) to meet one of their sustainability goals.

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The winners of the SEAI Energy Awards 2025 holding their trophies and smiling.
Business & Industry

Are you one of Ireland’s sustainable energy leaders?

  • Orla Grant
  • 3 Min

Find out why you should apply for the SEAI Energy Awards 2026.

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Energy Research

SEAI awarded €20.5 million in 2025 for 34 new research projects

  • 3 Min

34 cutting-edge energy research projects and fellowships were awarded €20.5 million in Government funding as part of the 2025 SEAI National Energy Funding Programme.

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    Business & Industry
    Communities
    Energy Research

    Five reasons why you should enter the 2024 SEAI Energy Awards

    • SEAI
    • 3 Min

    Here are five good reasons to apply for the SEAI Energy Awards 2024.

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    Business & Industry
    Climate Action
    Communities
    Home Energy Upgrades

    A new landmark low-cost energy upgrade loan scheme

    • William Walsh, CEO at SEAI
    • 3 Min

    William Walsh, CEO at SEAI, gives his thoughts on the new low-
    cost loan scheme and how it supports home energy upgrades.

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    Business & Industry
    Climate Action

    Building a Greener Future Together: SEAI's Strategic Partnerships for a Sustainable Ireland.

    • Alison Donnellan
    • 3 Min

    SEAI expands the supports it provides across Irish Industry,
    through key strategic partnerships.

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    Business & Industry
    Featured

    Energy Efficient Design - why do we need it?

    • Jason Doherty
    • 5 Min

    Everyone knows that large businesses need to be more carbon efficient, but the question is, how? And what's the best approach?

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    Business & Industry
    Featured

    Five things to do at the SEAI Energy Show

    • Orla Grant
    • 4 Min

    Ireland's leading B2B sustainable energy event is happening soon and you won't want to miss it.

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    Business & Industry
    Featured

    Improving the Triple E Register

    • Matthew Griffiths
    • 4 Min

    The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) is implementing changes to the Triple E Register to improve the experience for vendors and purchasers alike.

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    Business & Industry

    SEAI protects consumers by ensuring compliance with EU energy efficiency regulations

    • Tim Stokes
    • 3 Min

    SEAI's market surveillance campaign of electric motors and water pumps has discovered non-compliances with EU regulations.

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    Business & Industry
    Home Energy Upgrades

    The Cost of Retrofit

    • Dr Ciaran Byrne
    • 9 Min

    Director of National Retrofit, Dr Ciaran Byrne, discusses the
    real cost of retrofit and why communication between homeowner
    and contractor is absolutely key to understanding the project
    and managing expectations.

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    Business & Industry

    SEAI's Community Grant boosts Edmondstown Golf Club's energy credentials

    • Gabe Doran
    • 3 Min

    Edmondstown Golf Club in County Dublin boosted its energy credentials from a series of energy upgrades thanks to SEAI's Community Grant, which included solar panels, EV charging points and more.

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    Business & Industry
    Electric Vehicles

    EV Fleet Trial - Bikeworld

    • Ray Duffy
    • 2 Min

    Ray Duffy, Manager at Bikeworld, a motorcycle dealership in Walkinstown, Co. Dublin describes his experience of driving an Electric Vehicle for business purposes.

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    Business & Industry
    Featured

    How to Network - first tip, don't call it networking!

    • Margie McCarthy
    • 8 Min

    Margie McCarthy, Director of Research and Policy Insights at SEAI, shares tips and insights on avoiding the pitfalls of networking and overcoming its awkwardness, following the discussion at the Women in Energy Network event at the SEAI Energy Show 2023

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    Business & Industry

    Upgrading homes to increase value and sustainability for years to come

    • Dr. Ciaran Byrne
    • 3 Min

    We are unique in Europe in our goal to improve the energy performance of almost a quarter of our housing stock.

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    Business & Industry
    Featured

    Calling all business owners - Reduce Your Energy Use this Winter

    • Fergus Sharkey
    • 4 Min

    Fergus Sharkey outlines five ways to cut back on heating, lighting, electricity and manufacturing costs this Winter for businesses

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    Business & Industry
    Energy Research
    Energy Statistics

    'Stat Chat' on A Tale of Two Datasets

    • Dr Lee Carroll
    • 5 Min

    SEAI takes a closer look at the datasets highlighting data centre demand and renewable energy generation in Ireland.

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    Business & Industry
    Home Energy Upgrades

    Business opportunity in the ever-growing retrofit sector

    • Ciaran Byrne
    • 6 Min

    Dr Ciaran Byrne provides an overview of opportunities within the retrofit sector

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    Business & Industry
    Climate Action
    Energy Statistics
    Featured

    It's time to be unreasonable on climate action

    • Jim Scheer
    • 7 Min

    The National Energy Summit, a day with significant
    potential, but also with significant warning signs of missteps
    on our road to net-zero. It's time to be unreasonable on
    climate action.

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