Case Studies

Whether you're planning an energy efficiency upgrade or researching the benefits of energy efficiency, our case studies can show you how energy efficiency projects have been completed.

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Youghal Blue & Green Community Network SEC

Youghal SEC is part of a proactive community-led network which has created a membership model approach for other communities to follow. Their goal is to reduce their carbon footprint while also fostering a sense of pride and collective responsibility within their town in County Cork

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Sligo Sustainable Energy Community

Sligo town’s largest energy users and employers are working together to achieve behavioural change and lower carbon emissions across Sligo and Leitrim.

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Triple SEC: Connecting Cabra SEC, Phibsboro Village SEC and Cosybatter SEC

Triple SEC is changing the narrative around retrofitting to make it understandable and accessible to everyone in their community.

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Greystones and Delgany SEC

Greystones and Delgany Sustainable Energy Community (SEC) are tackling climate change in Co. Wicklow through grassroot initiatives, embracing innovation through technology and nature-based solutions.

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Home Energy Upgrades

Dublin house achieves A1 BER

Greg's 1950s end-of-terrace house on the south side of Dublin was transformed from a BER D2 to A1 after his home energy upgrade.

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Roadstone Ltd. optimises its asphalt process

Roadstone aims to reduce energy consumption when producing asphalt.

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Kilkenny couple transform their 90s bungalow through the One Stop Shop service

Homeowners Natalie and Phil give their cold, energy inefficient home an energy upgrade using a registered One Stop Shop which managed the entire project from start to finish.

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Energising Connemara: A Sustainable Energy Community's Drive Towards Sustainable Energy

Forbairt Chonamara Láir Sustainable Energy Community (SEC) is leading Connemara Láir towards a sustainable future through impactful renewable energy projects and community-driven initiatives.

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Arranmore Cultural Centre upgrades and reduces its energy bills

The Arranmore Cultural Centre, on Arranmore Island, benefits from participation in the SEAI Community Grant scheme.

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Connacht GAA scores win at SEAI Energy Awards

Connacht GAA SEC won the Inspirational Sustainable Energy Community award at the SEAI Energy Awards 2023.

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  1. Greg-Heylin-OSS-customer
    Featured
    Home Energy Upgrades

    Dublin house achieves A1 BER

    Greg's 1950s end-of-terrace house on the south side of Dublin was transformed from a BER D2 to A1 after his home energy upgrade.

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    Home Energy Upgrades

    1970s dormer bungalow upgraded to a BER A2

    Kildare family create their dream home transforming their
    uninsulated bungalow into an A-rated airtight house.

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    Home Energy Upgrades
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    Kilkenny couple transform their 90s bungalow through the One Stop Shop service

    Homeowners Natalie and Phil give their cold, energy inefficient home an energy upgrade using a registered One Stop Shop which managed the entire project from start to finish.

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    Home Energy Upgrades

    Envirobead Retrofit reaps benefits of being a One Stop Shop

    The Envirobead team explains why they decided to register with SEAI as a One Stop Shop.,

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    Business & Industry
    Home Energy Upgrades

    Why KORE Retrofit registered as a One Stop Shop

    Caroline Ashe-Brady, Commercial Director at KORE Retrofit, explains the benefits of becoming a registered One Stop Shop

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    Home Energy Upgrades

    Cork home gets a new lease of life through the One Stop Shop service

    Homeowners Honora Kelleher and Mike Hennessy share their experiences of using a registered One Stop Shop to transform the energy efficiency of their home, bringing it from an BER F to BER A2.

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    Home Energy Upgrades

    Energy Upgrade for Co. Meath Home

    Meath homeowner upgraded his home from a BER D1 to a BER A3 and are now enjoying the comfort levels one can expect to feel in an energy efficient home.

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    Home Energy Upgrades

    Upgrade of a 1960 semi-detached home into an A-rated home

    This upgrade saw a 1960 semi-detached home brought from a D2 to an A-rated home.

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    Upgrade to a comfortable and warm home

    Cormac Madden has spent several years upgrading the energy efficiency of his family home.

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    Home Energy Upgrades

    Achieve a BER A3 with home energy upgrades

    Mother of four, Aoibheann, spent 2020 upgrading her family home and is now reaping the benefits of added comfort and lower energy bills.

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    Home Energy Upgrades

    Having a heat pump

    Fergal Cantwell had a heat pump installed in his County Kilkenny home in October 2019 as part of an overall retrofit of his house.

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    Home Energy Upgrades

    Retrofit Converts 1960's House into Low Carbon Home

    As Ireland prepares for major changes in favour of a greener and more sustainable society, retrofitting homes will play a prominent role in delivering on climate targets.

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    Home Energy Upgrades

    Retrofitting Ireland: '70s style house renovated into A-rated home

    This detached bungalow in Co Wicklow was a typical build of this decade - fossil fuel reliant, with little insulation and low performance windows and doors. Before the deep retrofit, this home had a Building Energy Rating of E1

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    Home Energy Upgrades Transform Homes for the Elderly

    Elderly residents in St.Bricin's now benefit from lower energy bills, constant temperatures throughout the day and the absence of mould growth, common in poorly developed buildings like this.

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    Communities
    Home Energy Upgrades

    Home Energy Upgrades Alleviates Dampness and Reduces High Energy Bills

    These measures increased comfort levels for the tenants of each home, reduced their energy bills and reduced the levels of carbon emissions from their homes.

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    Home Energy Upgrades

    Aileen's Tipperary Home

    Aileen McCarthy suffers from COPD and has seen a huge
    improvement in her health since her home has been upgraded.

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