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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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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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    Energy Research
    Renewable Technologies

    Developing District Heating in Ireland

    • Donna Gartland
    • 9 Min

    Donna Gartland, Executive Energy Planner with Codema -
    Dublin's Energy Agency, writes about developing district
    heating 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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    SEAI Achievements 2017

    • Jim Gannon
    • 3 Min

    Our CEO, Jim Gannon, speaks about SEAI's achievements in 2017
    and plans for 2018.

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    Energy Research

    How one Irish research team are using blockchain technology in the energy sector

    • Dr Lucy Corcoran
    • 4 Min

    A look at Smartblocks project from the research team in the
    Nimbus Centre.

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    New Year Resolutions 2018

    • Tom Halpin
    • 3 Min

    Tom Halpin gives his top ten tips on how you can lower your
    energy use in 2018.

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    Kids, they get it!

    • Emer Barry
    • 2 Min

    SEAI's One Good Idea competition offers students the opportunity
    to grow through the creation of an awareness campaign

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    SEAI's National Deep Retrofit Conference 2017

    • Tom Halpin
    • 2 Min

    SEAI will be hosting its inaugural Deep Retrofit Conference on
    June 21st in the Aviva Stadium, Dublin.

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    Climate Action
    Energy Research

    COP22 - High Expectations Follow Paris Agreement Ratification

    • Dr Eimear Cotter
    • 4 Min

    Dr Eimear Cotter gives her summary and thoughts from COP22,
    the Conference of the Parties, held in Marrakech.

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    Irish researchers advance cutting-edge solutions for a low carbon energy system

    • Dr Eimear Cotter
    • 5 Min

    Dr Eimear Cotter discusses how Irish researchers are advancing
    cutting-edge solutions for a low carbon energy system.

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    Senior management commitment is bedrock of public sector energy efficiency

    • Majella Kelleher
    • 5 Min

    Majella Kelleher, Head of Energy Demand Management, describes
    how gaining senior management commitment is essentially the
    bedrock of public sector energy efficiency.

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    Energy Communities - Learning from the past and our peers

    • Declan Meally
    • 3 Min

    Declan Meally, Head of Emerging Sectors, suggests we learn from
    the past, and share our experiences to determine the best path
    forward for sustainable energy.

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    Public Sector Energy Partnerships - Pursuing the Prize

    • Majella Kelleher
    • 2 Min

    Majella Kelleher, Head of Energy Demand Management, confirms
    that SEAI's Public Sector Energy Partnership programme is
    shortlisted for the EU Sustainable Energy Awards.

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    Internet of Things Key to Reducing Home Energy Use

    • Tom Halpin
    • 2 Min

    Tom Halpin, Head of Communications, introduces the Smart Home
    Hackathon, designed to explore ways to enhance the way we use
    energy in our homes.

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    Business & Industry
    Climate Action

    Opportunity knocks for Ireland's Clean Energy Sector after COP21

    • William Walsh
    • 3 Min

    Following COP21 in Paris, Ireland will now undergo fundamental
    changes in energy sourcing and use.

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