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    SEAI grants are helping homeowners, business owners, communities, and large industries reduce their energy costs and greenhouse emissions. Read more.

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    SEAI are helping Irish companies and organisations to reduce their energy costs significantly while improving their energy efficiency.

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    We are working at all levels of society and business to support the development of clean energy technologies in Ireland.

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    Energy research is vital for building a clean and more secure energy future for Ireland. Learn about our research and statistics production.

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We're engaging with schools and communities across Ireland to change the way your community thinks about energy.

Energy Communities

Start your community energy journey by learning all about our sustainable energy community network. Join one of 400 community groups across Ireland.

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RESS

Renewable Electricity Support Scheme aims to promote the generation of electricity from renewable sources by providing financial support to renewable electricity projects in Ireland.

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Schools

Find our how you can save energy in school, and teach students about sustainability and climate change.

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Community Grants

We assist energy efficiency community projects through capital funding, partnerships, and technical support. See the types of funding we offer for your energy project.

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