Independent research on compliance challenges for Irish SMEs

Overview

Navigating the complex EU energy regulations can be challenging for businesses. We want to change that. SEAI has commissioned independent research to understand the real-world hurdles SMEs face in complying with EU Energy labelling and Ecodesign regulations. We are looking for real feedback on what works and what doesn’t, and how we can make our support easier to access.

Why are we conducting this research?

As energy regulations evolve, SEAI wants to ensure that SMEs are not just compliant, but supported. This research project aims to identify the hurdles businesses face when navigating EU energy labelling and ecodesign requirements and to discover how we can better support businesses in achieving compliance.

Key areas of focus

Through this survey, we aim to:

1. Identify challenges: pinpoint the specific barriers SMEs face in complying with energy labelling and ecodesign regulations.
2. Evaluate awareness: Understand how familiar businesses are with compliance supports from the MSA and others.
3. Improve engagement: Determine the most effective ways to communicate with and provide resources to busy business’s teams.

How to participate

We invite businesses that wish to provide more detailed insights into their industry challenges to participate in in-depth interviews or complete a short online survey, organised by the research agency GC Insight.

To book time slot for the interview: book your time

To complete the online survey:  online form

Note on confidentiality

All participation is strictly confidential. GC Insight will provide SEAI with aggregated data and high-level themes. No individual business or representative will be identified in the final report. Any information you share with the research agency will be stored securely in accordance with GDPR legislation and in compliance with the Market Research Society Code of Conduct. For more information about how GC Insight uses your data, please see their Privacy Notice.

About the research partner

GC Insight was commissioned to lead this survey following a competitive tender process through our research framework. Their expertise ensures that the data collected is objective and processed to the highest professional standards.

You can learn more about their work at GCInsight.co.uk.

Get in touch

If you have questions regarding the legitimacy of this research or how your data will be used, please contact: 

SEAI project team: [email protected], [email protected].