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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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Renewable Technologies
Home Energy Upgrades

What's a heat pump and is my home eligible?

  • Kim Buckley
  • 2 Min

A major update to Ireland’s energy efficiency supports has arrived, and it’s good news for homeowners. The heat pump grant has more than doubled, now offering up to €12,500 to help households switch to clean, efficient heating. Here is a simple guide to what’s changed, who qualifies, and how to know if your home is heat-pump ready.

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A contractor installing commercial solar PV
Renewable Technologies

Thinking about developing a renewable energy project in Ireland?

  • Rasika Mhetre
  • 3 Min

SEAI’s Single Point of Contact for Renewable Energy Consenting can provide guidance on the consenting process.

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Kara English with her students
Climate Action

Celebrating 'Women in Energy'

  • Kim Buckley
  • 4 Min

Women are changing the game when it comes to innovation in sustainable energy. From energy research, to engineering and policy, women are leading the way in delivering Ireland’s energy revolution.

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Windows and doors
Home Energy Upgrades

Is your home ready for the new windows and doors grant? Here's what you need to know

  • Kim Buckley
  • 5 Min

A new package of energy‑efficiency grants has just been announced, including, for the first time, a standalone grant specifically for windows and doors. That means you no longer need to commit to a full home energy upgrade to access support. You can simply apply for the upgrades you need.

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Electric Vehicles

There has never been a better time to buy an EV

  • Ruth Buggie
  • 4 Min

The new year is a time when a lot of people consider buying a new car. With savings on running costs and a grant from SEAI towards the purchase of your vehicle, many are now choosing to make the switch to electric.

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    Electric Vehicles
    Featured

    Direction of Travel - the growing EV markets in Ireland

    • Shane Prendergast
    • 5 Min

    In the first quarter of 2023, EV sales surpassed petrol/diesel car sales in Ireland for the first time ever. Shane Prendergast, Programme Manager for EVs at SEAI, breaks down what that means and what can be done to achieve greater mass uptake of EVs.

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    Electric Vehicles

    EV Fleet Trial | Mayo County Council

    • Author Name
    • 3 Min

    Mayo County Council staff share their experience of using an electric vehicle for work purposes

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    Electric Vehicles
    Featured
    Reduce Your Use

    Do You Need a Car?

    • Conor Molloy
    • 10 Min

    In our latest EV-themed blog post, we outline the facts on the costs and carbon emissions to consider with owning a fossil-fuel car in Ireland and the alternate transport options available to you.

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    Electric Vehicles

    Understanding EV Battery Life

    • Conor Molloy
    • 10 Min

    Our latest EV Blog breaks-down the key details around EV battery life - what 'State of Health' means, the battery life differences between batteries for PHEVs (Plugin Hybrid Electric Vehicles) and BEVs (Battery Electric Vehicles), the link between range and capacity and more.

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    Electric Vehicles
    Reduce Your Use

    Under the Bonnet

    • Conor Molloy
    • 13 Min

    Taking a closer look at the significant differences between vehicles powered by fossil fuels and those powered by electricity.

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    Electric Vehicles

    Making a seamless switch to an EV

    • Orla Grant
    • 3 Min

    Hear from one Wicklow man who was inspired to get an EV after attending a climate change event.

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    Electric Vehicles

    Our expert answers your EV questions

    • Orla Grant
    • 6 Min

    Declan Meally, SEAI's Head of Transport and Communities, spoke to Eddie Cunningham at the Irish Independent and answered some commonly asked questions about EVs.

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    Electric Vehicles

    Dublin GAA Stars go electric

    • Orla Grant
    • 3 Min

    Dublin GAA players were supplied with a plug-in hybrid
    electric vehicle (PHEV) as part of a new partnership with
    Mitsubishi Motors Ireland

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    Electric Vehicles

    Experience the feel-good factor with an EV

    • Kerry Houlihan
    • 4 Min

    After over 40 years of driving petrol and diesel cars, Pat Sharkey switched to driving electric in 2017. And she has never looked back!

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    Electric Vehicles
    Renewable Technologies

    Electric Vehicles That 'Run On Sun' Are Here In Ireland

    • Nóirín Byrne
    • 4 Min

    Kevin Dowling is conscious about the impact his energy choices
    have on the climate and six months after buying an EV, he
    installed a home-charger and solar panels on his roof. so he
    can power up his EV using renewable electricity.

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    Electric Vehicles

    Home-charger a 'game changer' for EV's

    • Nóirín Byrne
    • 3 Min

    An electric vehicle is low maintenance, cheaper to run and
    good for the environment. Hear from Derek, an EV drvier, show
    also recently installed his own EV home charger.

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    Electric Vehicles

    Electric Taxi Man Powering A Green Revolution in Healthcare

    • Nóirín Byrne
    • 3 Min

    Donegal taxi-man provides vital service to his local community
    by transporting renal dialysis patients to and from
    Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment.

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    Business & Industry
    Electric Vehicles

    Reviews of Electric Cars for Business

    • Caoilín Rafferty
    • 5 Min

    The rising number of commercial EV's on the road coincides with
    the introduction of the 0% BIK for fully electric vehicles. We
    spoke to businesses who have made the switch to electric
    vehicles.

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    Electric Vehicles

    Electric Car Reviews 2018

    • Caoilin Rafferty
    • 4 Min

    Reviews of electric cars from Irish people who bought an
    electric car in 2018

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    Electric Vehicles

    Electric car reviews

    • Caoilin Rafferty
    • 4 Min

    Caoilin Rafferty sat down with three electric car owners to
    find
    out what it's really like to drive an EV in Ireland.

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    Electric Vehicles

    Everything you need to know about the new EV home charger grant

    • Shane Prendergast
    • 4 Min

    We are now offering an electric vehicle home charger grant.

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