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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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Two scientists working at a desk
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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Photo of a heat pump
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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EV's charging equipment
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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    Public Sector Energy Progress

    • Caoilin Rafferty
    • 2 Min

    Public bodies and government departments have saved over €1
    billion on energy spend and avoided 3.6 million tonnes of CO2
    emissions since 2009 making them 24% more energy efficient today.

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    Climate Action
    Communities

    Why warm houses for the elderly are important

    • Susan Andrews
    • 3 Min

    In colder weather, keeping
    yourself in a warm environment with good air quality is essential
    to staying healthy.

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    Business & Industry
    Communities

    What you need to know about Smart Grid

    • Olivier Neu
    • 5 Min

    What does Ireland fully supplied by renewable electricity mean for
    the citizens living here?

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    Climate Action
    Energy Research

    COP24: An inside view

    • Phil Hemmingway
    • 6 Min

    Phil Hemmingway gives us an inside look at the annual
    Conference of Parties, COP24, in
    Poland.

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    Large Industry Network Results

    • Ivan Sproule
    • 3 Min

    Over 200 of Ireland's leading companies are significantly reducing
    their carbon emissions by committing to the SEAI's Large Industry
    Energy Network

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    What is it like to work in SEAI

    • Gillian Gannon
    • 3 Min

    A light-heart piece about a Dad's reaction to his daughter taking
    a job within SEAI

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    Climate Action
    Energy Research

    Ireland's energy projections

    • Jim Scheer
    • 6 Min

    Jim Scheer takes us through the reality of the latest Energy
    Projections report

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    The One Good Idea Competition - 10 years on and still an inspiration

    • Emer Barry
    • 2 Min

    The SEAI One Good Idea competition embraces students to share
    ideas on a national scale.

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    Climate Action
    Energy Research

    How do we think about energy?

    • Karl Purcell
    • 5 Min

    In this blog, Karl talks about how Irish people think about energy and what works for changing
    behaviour.

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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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    Communities
    Climate Action

    Solar PV grant

    • Brian O'Mahony
    • 4 Min

    We answer some of the most commonly asked questions about
    solar PV.

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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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    SEAI's Large Industry Energy Network reduce their energy bills by €17.5 million

    • Jim Gannon, CEO at SEAI
    • 2 Min

    Jim Gannon, CEO at SEAI talks about the recent energy savings
    among Ireland's largest energy users and how addressing
    environmental and social issues can deliver growth and cost
    savings.

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    Business & Industry

    Energy management and performance at MSD

    • Mark O Connor, MSD
    • 3 Min

    Mark O Connor, MSD Global Centre of Excellence, talks to us about energy management and improving energy performance in MSD

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    Climate Action
    Energy Research

    It's personal. It's time to take climate action.

    • Jim Scheer
    • 7 Min

    Jim Scheer writes how we all need to feel personally
    responsible for climate change. This planet is our home after
    all...

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    Communities
    Climate Action

    Sustainable Energy Communities

    • Niamh Kirwan
    • 7 Min

    Niamh Kirwan chats to Dunleer Energy Team Manager, Eugene
    Conlon, about how community action is the key to tackling
    climate change.

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