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SEAI Energy Awards 2026

Now open for applications!

The SEAI Energy Awards recognise and reward excellence in all aspects of energy efficiency and renewable energy. The 11 award categories for 2026 cover a wide range of areas and activities including Transport, Design and Construction, Hotels and Tourism Accommodation, Research and many more. From large business to communities, the competition is open to organisations in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Get the recognition you deserve!

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SEAI is Ireland's national sustainable energy authority. We work with householders, businesses, communities and government to create a cleaner energy future. 

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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
• 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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Energy Research

SEAI’s National Energy Research Development and Demonstration Funding Call now open for applications

  • Orla Grant
  • 5 Min

Ireland’s journey toward a clean, secure energy future depends on one key driver: innovation. Apply to our Open Call 2026.

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Business & Industry

Why did Bellurgan Precision Engineering Ltd. get an energy audit?

  • Robert Caldwell
  • 4 Min

Manufacturing firm Bellurgan Precision applied for SEAI's Support Scheme for Energy Audits (SSEA) to meet one of their sustainability goals.

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Home Energy Upgrades

Supporting retrofit projects in apartment buildings

  • David Rouse
  • 2 Min

How do you encourage a conversation about retrofitting in an apartment building where property ownership is fragmented among hundreds of disparate owners?

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Business & Industry

Are you one of Ireland’s sustainable energy leaders?

  • Orla Grant
  • 3 Min

Find out why you should apply for the SEAI Energy Awards 2026.

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