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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.

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

Can you still run your house on electricity generated from solar panels during a power cut? It’s possible but here are some things you need to know.

In summer 2024 we replaced a 20-year-old oil boiler with a heat pump. Our initial impression post installation was positive. But what’s it like just over one year later, during our second heating season?

In one word – great.

“Any idea of the future should at first seems ridiculous”. If we apply this to the energy sector, we can look forward to living in a fully decarbonised society by 2050.

As we race against time in our efforts to address climate change, Margie McCarthy, Director of Research and Policy Insights draws on insights from SEAI’s analysis, including the National Heat Study, to discuss how HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) can most effectively contribute to Ireland’s energy transition.

Are you getting solar photovoltaic (PV) panels installed at your home? Have you asked all the necessary questions of your solar PV Company and/or Installer? If in doubt, check this out.

Discover the benefits to activating your own Solar Meitheal project, in your Sustainable Energy Community (SEC)

Given we will all be spending more time at home this winter, we should consider getting our homes ready for the change in seasons and drop in temperature.

SEAI is the Single Point of Contact for guidance on the licencing and permitting requirements for renewable energy projects in Ireland.

Powered by geographic information systems (GIS), SEAI's new 'Solar Atlas' helps map out the 'hot topic' of Ireland's solar energy potential

The Leaving Cert exams have just finished, ending a period that's traditionally associated with great weather, so what better time to look at how solar farms are helping provide Ireland with renewable electricity

In 2013, Francis Clauson and his wife Brigid completed the
self-build of Ireland's first certified passive house. Eight
years later, we hear from Francis on what it is like to live
in an A1-rated home.

Hotel Doolin, Ireland's only carbon neutral certified hotel, is located in west Clare's Doolin.

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.

Farms can spend a significant amount of money on energy for
lighting, space heating, water heating, and other areas such as
milking, cooling and water pumping.