🚨 NOW LIVE🚨 The Interim National Energy Balance for 2023. National energy-related emissions decreased by 7.3%, reaching their lowest level in 30 years. However, Ireland is not yet on track to remain within its 2021-2025 carbon budget. Read the report🔽 bit.ly/2TaI1t5

Today we published the Interim National Energy Balance for 2023, which tells us how much energy Ireland used, and where it came from last year.
Margie McCarthy, from SEAI, discusses the latest energy report findings this morning on RTÉ Radio 1 ▶️ bit.ly/3weB2WW

Ahead of SEAI publishing the Interim National Energy Balance for 2023, tune in to Morning Ireland tomorrow morning at 8.15 to hear Margie McCarthy share the latest insights on Ireland's energy-related emissions and what we need to do to meet our carbon budgets. RTÉ Radio 1
RTÉ News

📢On Wednesday Minister Eamon Ryan launched a new low-cost Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme.🏡 The scheme will play a crucial role in helping homeowners to invest in energy efficiency, making their homes warmer and cheaper to run.🤝

Government-backed €500 million scheme will support homeowners to invest in energy efficiency.

From today, homeowners can borrow from €5,000 to €75,000 at significantly lower interest rates to make their homes warmer and cheaper to run.

More details: gov.ie/en/press-relea…

Minister Eamon Ryan says all contractors are gearing up and 4,000 apprentices ready to build.
And at a time of high interest rates, there's never been a better time for low interest loans.
#HomeEnergyUpgradeLoanScheme
#ReduceYourUse
SEAI

Minister Eamon Ryan highlights pace of retrofit in Ireland - c.1k homes per week.
Minister Michael McGrath cites importance and innovation (first in Europe) of new home energy upgrade loan scheme. Recognises key role played by SBCI SEAI.

SEAI has issued an RFT for the provision of Community Energy Mentoring and Coordination services. This is a multi-party supplier framework. Find out more here: bit.ly/491Bt5u.

Caroline and Aine from KORE Retrofit, discuss why it made sense for them to register as a One Stop Shop.
Watch this video to learn more about the One Stop Shop service. To learn more, visit: bit.ly/3U0JCAu
#seai #onestopshop #homeenergyupgrades

SEAI is hosting a Fuel Price Comparison Regulations Information Webinar on Wednesday the 24th of April at 2:30 p.m.
Click the link to register ▶️ lnkd.in/eWXtcUAe

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SEAI Home Energy Upgrade Grants

Heat Pumps, How They Work and Why Now? with David McConnell & Shane Toye from Mitsubishi Electric

Drive Electric Q&A with D & S Automobiles Ireland, hosted by Bob Flavin
And lots more!

Find out more here: idealhome.ie/mitsubishi-ele…

Are you interested in being a TidyTowns Adjudicator?

Christopher Fitz-Simon carried out the role for nearly 30 years. In this video he explains the job and the impact an adjudicator can have.

Applications close on 28 January.

More info: gov.ie/en/news/025cb-…

#TidyTowns

📻 Ciaran Byrne, SEAI's Director of National Retrofit, will be on RTÉ Radio 1 with Claire Byrne around 11.30 this morning to talk about our home energy upgrades for energy poor homes. Make sure you tune in! bit.ly/40FG4pN

🚗 When thinking about EV charging there are a few things to remember:
•Charging your EV at home is the cheapest and most convenient way to charge.
•SEAI offers a grant of €300 towards a home charger installation by a certified electrician.
Learn more▶️ bit.ly/4d04ksI

With a €250,000 grant from SEAI, David Igoe of Trinity's School of Engineering is leading research to cut costs in offshore wind turbine construction. Pioneering work to understand pile ageing effects for more efficient foundation. Read more: tcd.ie/news_events/ar…

A new #TrinityResearch project led by Dr David Igoe from Trinity Engineering and funded by SEAI aims to bring down the cost of offshore wind turbines.

To read more, see: tcd.ie/news_events/ar…

The Annual Public Sector Energy Efficiency Performance Report 2023 shows that public bodies have avoided an estimated €2.5 billion in energy spend since 2009. Read the full report by clicking the link ▶️ bit.ly/2SFNOab
Dept. Environment, Climate and Communications

In this mini episode of 180 Degrees Podcast, we answer your questions about Sustainable Energy Communities and how you can get involved. Click the link to watch▶️ bit.ly/49w57io

Can't wait for this event on 12th April Celtic Ross Hotel rosscarbery.ie . Organised by Rosscarbery #TidyTowns

Lots of info for anyone in #WestCork carrying out low energy upgrades to their home. All welcome and free of charge.

SEAI RetroKit TidyTowns Ireland The Ludgate Hub