The Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications and the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) have expanded grants and tariff supports to help more businesses to invest in energy efficiency and renewable heat, as part of changes to SEAI’s business supports. These enhanced supports were launched in the Iveagh Garden Hotel, which has invested […]
Battery-electric vehicles made up more than 14% of total new car sales in Ireland in 2022, a figure that’s only set to grow further. These numbers are strongly indicative of the fact that running an electric car is becoming more viable by the week with an expanding line-up of models available and infrastructure that is […]
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) published its annual analysis Energy in Ireland, which shows that Ireland’s energy-related CO2 emissions increased by 5.4% in 2021. Emissions are returning to pre-Covid levels of 2019, and further increases are anticipated based on initial data for 2022. Two significant drivers of the increase included a rebound in […]
The Department of Transport and the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) have announced the launch of a Commercial Fleet Trial. Businesses will be trialling a fully electric vehicle to see how they can work for their business to save money and emissions. Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan, said, “two hundred businesses nationwide will have […]
SEAI launched a new campaign to encourage consumers to check the energy label and save when buying new electrical products in the lead up to Black Friday. Electrical products can vary in their efficiency. Choosing efficient products will save you money on your electricity bills in the long-term. Tim Stokes, Programme Manager at SEAI, said, […]
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has launched its Home Energy Plan as part of the Reduce Your Use campaign. It provides practical advice to help us reduce our energy bills this winter and will give us a roadmap of big-impact actions we can take at no or low cost. SEAI is encouraging people […]
A Government campaign has urged householders and businesses to ensure that they are availing of the supports that are in place to help all of us through this challenging winter. Alongside key partners like the CRU (Commission for Regulation of Utilities), MABS (Money and Budgeting Advice Service), ALONE and SEAI (Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland), […]
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
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
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 […]
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 […]
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) launched its new Statement of Strategy 2022-2025 entitled ‘Delivering Ireland’s Energy Revolution’. This comes at a vitally important time for the authority and the country. Against a backdrop of ever-increasing climate action ambition and the unprecedented global challenge of energy security, the strategy sets a path for
As we move into the warmer summer months and longer days, now is the ideal time to get a home upgrade to improve energy efficiency. The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) is encouraging homeowners to insulate their homes and to move away from fossil fuel boilers with an energy efficient heat pump system. This […]
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 […]
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) have announced a new round of Government funding for energy research and innovation. The call will support innovative energy Research Development and Demonstration (RD&D) projects which will help accelerate Ireland’s transition to a clean and secure energy future. Government support comes, in the form of a
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
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, […]
SEAI have published the National Heat Study, a comprehensive analysis of the options for reaching net zero emissions from the heating sector by 2050. Comprising a series of technical reports analysing heat supply and use across all sectors, the study provides key insights and proposed actions to decarbonise the sector. Crucially it stresses the need for […]
The public sector have saved €1.8 billion and 6 million tonnes of CO2 emissions through avoided energy use between 2009 and 2020. The 2020 Annual Report on Public Sector Energy Efficiency Performance shows that the public sector is 34% more energy efficient and exceeded its 33% energy efficiency target. This is the fourth consecutive year […]
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland have announced that it has awarded 49 new projects €19.8 million in Government funding, supporting and enabling a wide range of energy research in Ireland. The projects bring together leading academic institutes, industry partners, and not-for-profits to tackle key areas in our national efforts to transition to a low carbon […]