How to reduce energy consumption and save money Appliances and lighting combined account for one fifth of all the energy used in your home but there are ways to reduce the energy consumed … Energy • 13 Sep 22
Energy-related emissions up 5.4%, SEAI data shows Energy related emissions were up 5.4% last year, according to new figures from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). Business • 05 Sep 22
Energy-related CO2 emissions rise over 6% in 2021 Energy-related emissions of CO2 went up in Ireland last year due to lower amounts of renewable electricity generation and a higher consumption of transport fuels … Business • 04 May 22
Overall 2020 energy use down over 9% due to Covid curbs The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland said today that energy-related CO2 emissions fell by 12.4%, or 4.6 million tonnes, last year on the back of … Business • 17 May 21
Next 2 years 'critical' for offshore wind energy target What the Government does over the next two years will decide whether Ireland reaches its 2030 climate action targets, the Irish Wind Energy Association has … Business • 07 Dec 20
Transport fuels saw huge falls in April - SEAI New figures from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) shows that deliveries of fuel for air travel sank by 84% in April while deliveries … Business • 22 Jun 20
Ireland failing to meet EU energy targets - report Ireland will fall short of 2020 EU renewable energy targets, according to a report from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland. Ireland • 16 May 19
Credit unions roll out home energy upgrade scheme Twenty credit unions around the country will soon be rolling out funding to help homeowners improve the energy efficiency of their properties. Business • 13 May 19
€2m in funding for SMEs to upgrade their lighting A total of €2m in funding has been announced for small and medium-sized businesses to invest in energy efficient lighting. Business • 08 Apr 19
Fossil fuels account for over 90% of energy used - SEAI The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland has said Ireland is facing a significant and urgent challenge to reduce the use of fossil fuels Environment • 13 Dec 18
Solution Centre launches home energy saving loan A home energy saving loan that allows people to improve the energy rating of their home, has been launched by the Solution Centre. Business • 28 Aug 18
Emissions from Irish homes 60% higher than in Europe A new report on energy efficiency has found that carbon emissions from Irish homes are almost 60% higher than the European average. Energy • 13 Apr 18
Call for greater support for renewable energy Ireland needs to decarbonise at a faster rate and increase its energy efficiency, the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland has said. News • 23 Nov 16
Department lacked control over SEAI - Report An unpublished internal report found that the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment lacked adequate corporate control and oversight over the Sustainable Energy Authority … News • 05 Sep 16
