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SEAI Awards €19m in Government Funding for Energy Research Projects in Ireland

By Ryan Harmon
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) announced that it has awarded approximately €19 million in Government funding to support more than 40 new energy research projects across Ireland. These projects bring together leading academic institutes, companies, and public sector organisations and were supported with co-funding from the Department of Transport, the
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New Solar PV Grants for Businesses, Public Organisations and Community Groups

By Ryan Harmon
The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD, has announced new Government grants of up to €2,400 for the installation of solar PV (photovoltaic) panels – for businesses, public organisations and community groups. The new grant scheme will be administered by the SEAI (Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland). Solar PV (photovoltaic) panels
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Schools Energy Retrofit Pathfinder Programme for 2023-2024 Launched

By Ryan Harmon
Minister for Education Norma Foley and Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan have launched the 2023 – 2024 Schools Energy Retrofit Pathfinder Programme that will evaluate and demonstrate the approach to energy retrofit and carbon reduction in the schools’ sector, testing energy efficiency solutions and renewable heat technologies. The 2023/24
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Advice to Help Drivers Save Money and Emissions

By Ryan Harmon
With energy costs rising, these simple steps can help drivers use significantly less fuel, reduce your emissions, save money, and also stay safe. Fuel consumption tends to be affected most by your driving style, excessive rapid acceleration, unnecessary short trips, a cold engine, poor car maintenance and incorrect tyre pressure. Tom Halpin, Head of Communications […]
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SEAI Publish Ireland’s Energy Balance 2021

By Ryan Harmon
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) published Ireland’s Energy Balance for 2021, which provides the complete information on Ireland’s energy use. Although, Ireland has committed to reducing CO2 emissions by 4.8% per annum from 2021- 2025 under the first carbon budget, energy related emissions were instead up 5.4% in 2021. They are now back […]
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SEAI Publishes the Interim Energy Balance 2021

By Ryan Harmon
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) have published the Interim Energy Balance 2021, which shows that Ireland’s energy use increased by 4.3% last year. This follows a decrease in 2020, largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Most notably, there has been a rebound in demand for oil-products, particularly for transport as travel restrictions have […]
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County Winners of Inaugural SEAI Electric Vehicle Dealership Awards Announced

By Ryan Harmon
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) have announced the winners of its inaugural electric vehicle Dealership Awards. These awards recognise and reward excellence in the promotion and sales of electric vehicles (EV) in Ireland. Declan Meally, Director of the SEAI, said about the electric vehicle dealership awards, “car dealerships are a vital part of
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SEAI Launch New Irish Language Children’s Book to Help Children Learn to Save Energy

By Ryan Harmon
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) is encouraging teachers and children to take climate action with their new Irish language story book which is being launched during Seachtain na Gaeilge 2022. This lively and educational book is aimed at children from junior infants to second class. The book follows Alina, an energy savvy schoolgirl, […]