Key Statistics

SEAI develops comprehensive statistics for energy use in Ireland. This section shows an overview of these statistics, along with insights from the SEAI team.

Transport

Transport is often the largest source of final energy demand in Ireland. But in 2020 it was the second largest — accounting for 34% of final energy demand and falling by 26%.

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Residential

A quarter of all Ireland's energy use is directly by all homes, known as the "residential" sector. With the exception of 2020, residential energy use is usually below transport, and above industry

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Renewables

Developing renewable energy is an integral part of Ireland’s climate change strategy. It contributes to security, cost competitiveness and sustainability goals.

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CO₂ Emissions

Modern societies are dependent on reliable and secure supplies of electricity. Electricity generation accounts for a third of all primary energy use in Ireland.

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Energy use overview

See an overview of on energy use in Ireland for. This data is broken down into:

Energy flow
Fuel types
Energy use by sector
Electricity, transport and heat modes

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Electricity generation

Modern societies are dependent on reliable and secure supplies of electricity. Electricity generation accounts for a third of all primary energy use in Ireland.

The SEAI statistics team have compiled data on electricity in Ireland, including energy flow and inputs to generation, and efficiency of the supply.

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Energy Price Trends

Understanding the factors that affect energy prices is important for Ireland. It helps businesses, householders and policymakers to respond appropriately.

View the price trends for Ireland