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Energy guidance for public bodies

The public sector has a target of improving its energy efficiency by 50%, and reducing its energy-related greenhouse gas emissions by 51% by 2030. This target is essential for our economy, environment and the country.

Public sector energy programme

Support to help your organisation achieve energy efficiency savings.

About the programme

Monitoring and reporting

Fulfil your energy reporting requirements using our online system.

M&R system

Obligations and targets

Public sector organisations have obligations and targets you must reach.

Energy targets

Retrofit public buildings

We partner with public bodies to upgrade their buildings.

Pathfinder programme

Partnership programme

Our Partnership Programme aims to work with organisations who commit to achieving the target. We can help you achieve greater savings, and reduce your energy use.

About the programme

Business grants

Our business grants have helped organisations all over Ireland make significant savings. They can assist public bodies to cut down on energy costs and meet energy saving targets.

Grants and supports

Green Public Procurement

Find information on Green Public Procurement guidelines, tools, templates and case studies to support you in the process.

Procurement guidelines

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Contact us

Email publicsector@seai.ie with queries or to become a partner.

Case studies

Public Sector

Pathfinder - OPW Head Office, Trim

As part of the OPW’s commitment to reducing energy consumption and waste, a large solar photovoltaic (PV) array was installed at the OPW Head Office in Trim.

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Public Sector

Pathfinder - St Columba's Comprehensive School, Glenties, Co. Donegal

The objective of the project was to upgrade the building energy rating (BER) from a C3 to a targeted B1, while reducing carbon emissions by a minimum of 51%

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Public Sector

Pathfinder - St Mary's Hospital, Phoenix Park

A suite of energy saving recommendations associated with the control and operation of the heating system at St. Mary’s Hospital were identified and implemented.

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Public Sector

Pathfinder - St. Dympna's Hospital, Carlow

The upgrade works centred around the replacement of two end-of-life boilers, which supplied heat to the district heating network.

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