A plain breakdown of attic and wall insulation costs for Irish homes, how SEAI grants change the sums, and how the routes compare.

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) last week published its annual statistical report on Ireland’s energy system. The good news is that for the first time, Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions fell below 1990 levels, which is the baseline under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. This is largely due to the closure of coal- and peat-fired generation, but it also points to the rising share of renewables and more efficient end uses of energy throughout the economy. The trend also shows the impact of decisive action, whether driven by climate targets or litigation. But looking at the overall health of the Irish energy system, there are major causes for concern. Last year, Ireland imported 78.2 per cent of our total energy, and 79.1 per cent of Ireland’s energy came from fossil fuels, illustrating how dependent we are on both imports and fossil fuels. [ When will Ireland finally achieve full fossil fuel phase-out?Opens in new window ] Ireland faces challenges as a small island nation that is committed, on paper at least, to climate action, while relying heavily on imported energy. We have committed to phasing out fossil fuels and harnessing our potentially vast offshore wind resource...

Energy-related emissions in Ireland fell by 3.6% last year, to 9.8 million tonnes of CO2e, a decline of more than a third (35%) from their 2005 peak.

Today, the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) published its annual Energy in Ireland report, providing definitive energy data for 2025, along with provisional data for the first half of 2026. The report highlights a contrasting picture of Ireland’s energy performance, with energy...

Ireland’s National Energy Projections explores future trends for energy use in Ireland and how we are likely to perform against our national Climate Action Plan and EU climate and energy targets

SEAI is leading a multi-year study to explore pathways to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from the Irish electricity system and the economic impacts of doing so.

See what solar panels cost in Ireland before and after the SEAI grant, what changes the price, and what battery storage adds to the bill.

SHINE is officially underway! We kicked things off today with an inspiring meeting alongside the project’s advisory board, who will be sharing their knowledge and expertise throughout the project life...

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