News & Media
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Significant Reliance on Imported Fossil Fuels Leaves Ireland Exposed to Global Energy Shocks Despite Renewable Energy Progress
New data from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) shows Ireland continuing to make progress in transitioning to cleaner energy, but the country remains heavily dependent on imported fossil fuels, leaving Ireland exposed to international energy price volatility.
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SEAI Publishes Statement of Strategy 2026-2030
The Statement of Strategy sets out a clear and actionable roadmap to meet Ireland’s energy ambitions and reflects shared determination to build a better future for Ireland, deliver on climate commitments, and strengthen energy security to support economic and societal wellbeing.
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SEAI urges homeowners to start their home energy upgrade journey over the summer months
New and enhanced home energy grants from SEAI make this summer the right time upgrade your home ahead of next winter
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SEAI announces €20 million call for energy research and innovation projects
• €20 million Government funding for 2026 RD&D Programme and Energise Fellowships
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• New Offshore Renewable Energy RDD+ funding pathway introduced
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Heating is Ireland's biggest energy challenge and biggest climate opportunity
SEAI publishes key insights from Ireland’s National Comprehensive Heating and Cooling Assessment, with analysis showing electrification of heat and district heating networks as key to decarbonisation of heat needs by 2050.
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SEAI Energy Show Opens Today as Sustainable Energy Supply Chain Meets Growing Demand Across Business and Residential Sectors
SEAI's Energy Show two-day event highlights how sustainable energy can lower business costs and strengthen resilience.
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Fitzpatrick’s Garage Naas announced overall national winner of the 2026 ZEVI Electric Vehicle Dealership of the Year Awards
Zero Emissions Vehicles Ireland (ZEVI) and the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) today announced Fitzpatrick’s Garage Naas as the national winner of the 2026 ZEVI EV Dealership of the Year Award.
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Applications for Home Energy Upgrades up 96% so far in 2026 – Minister O’Brien
Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment, Darragh O’Brien, has updated Cabinet colleagues on a very significant ramp-up in interest in Home Energy Upgrades.
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SEAI announces €20.5 million in Government funding for 34 national energy research awards
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has announced that it awarded more than €20 million in Government funding to 34 new national energy research awards under the SEAI National Energy Funding Programme in 2025.
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Regional winners announced for the 2026 ZEVI Electric Vehicle Dealership of the Year Awards
Four regional winners from Cork, Donegal, Galway and Kildare received their awards at the SIMI Irish Motor Industry Awards dinner on February 19th, 2026.
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