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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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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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    Climate Action
    Featured

    Sail Rail to London

    • Fergus Sharkey
    • 5 Min

    Head of Business Supports and Transport Fergus Sharkey shares a write-up of his 'Sail Rail' journey from Dublin to London to attend a training course, involving cycling, taking the ferry and the train as an eco-friendly alternative to flying.

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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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    Energy Research
    Featured

    Stat Chat - Mixing Things Up

    • Dr. Lee Carroll
    • 3 Min

    The biofuel mix in forecourt petrol will soon increase from 5% to 10% - what impact will this have on Ireland's transport emissions?

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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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    Energy Research
    Featured

    Engaging people on energy saving - the right communication leading to lasting actions

    • Shalin Sajan
    • 7 Min

    14 Communications Recommendations to practice based on a review of behavioural science literature

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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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    Communities
    Featured
    Reduce Your Use

    Keep Warm and Well this Winter

    • SEAI
    • 4 Min

    SEAI along with other government agencies are providing advice and information about the supports available to help you keep warm and well this winter.

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    Climate Action
    Featured

    How faith can contribute to address the Climate Crisis

    • Dr. Lorna Gold
    • 7 Min

    Dr. Lorna Gold, Environmental Activist and Author, of global faith-based organisation FaithInvest, shares her perspective on COP27 and details her organisation's Climate-focused film "The Letter" being launched in Ireland this month

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    Energy Research
    Reduce Your Use

    Reduce Your Use - Make Visible the Electricity Used by Appliances

    • OPW
    • 2 Min

    Pretty often we use energy at home without knowing how much of it we use - the Office of Public Works (OPW) shares advice here on displaying your electricity use and calculating electricity costs.

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    Energy Research
    Reduce Your Use

    Reduce Your Use - Reducing Your Fuel Use

    • Conor Molloy
    • 5 Min

    To help you 'Reduce Your Use', we're sharing top tips to help with your transport fuel costs, based on how much fuel you use, how far you travel and more.

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    Climate Action
    Featured

    My year as the SEAI Sustainable Energy Champion of Ireland

    • Paddy Shanahan
    • 6 Min

    SEAI Emerging Sustainable Energy Champion for 2021 Paddy Shanahan, from Blackrock College in Dublin, shares his experience of learning more about climate and biodiversity at the Green School in Bali.

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    Climate Action
    Featured
    Reduce Your Use

    Reduce Your Use - Classic Gold Home Energy Advice

    • Tom Halpin
    • 3 Min

    Tom Halpin, Head of Communications at SEAI, shares his 'Top
    Five Energy Saving Classics' to reduce your energy use at
    home.

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    Energy Research
    Featured

    "Stat Chat" - Ireland's energy prices

    • Dr Lee Carroll
    • 7 Min

    What can we learn from Ireland's latest energy price data? We look at Ireland's January to June 2022 electricity and gas prices to understand the price increases and how government supports are helping to moderate them

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    Climate Action

    How the Energy Label can help you while shopping

    • Gabe Doran
    • 4 Min

    Our new Energy Labelling Campaign highlights the benefits of purchasing the most energy-efficient products and save on costs and energy consumption

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    Home Energy Upgrades
    Reduce Your Use

    Reduce Your Use - Heat the Human

    • OPW
    • 3 Min

    The OPW share some advice on how to stay warm this winter, and how to reduce your heating bills at home.

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