Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI)

Q&A: Do I need planning permission for my home energy upgrades?

If the work changes the external appearance of the building or render it inconsistent with neighbouring structures it may require planning permission

South Dublin homeowner faces imprisonment or €5,000 fine after retrofitting home under Government grant

Sustainability, climate, environment: Clive Ryan spent €16,000 to have external insulation installed on home in Kilnamanagh in October 2018

‘I just love the connection to the past’: How this Offaly woman renovated her grandparents’ 1830s home

It may not have been in her plans, but for Hazel Keegan, moving back to Tullamore and renovating her grandparents’ listed house has been life changing

High Court refuses to order winning bidder to disclose pricing structure to competitor

Retrofitting survey contract awarded by Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland estimated to be worth €75m

Tough choices must be made on the climate crisis

State is projected to miss emissions targets by 2030, risking €20bn fine despite solid progress on renewables and reducing carbon

Diary of a retrofit: It cost €60,000 but it is worth every cent

SEAI grants helped transform this three-bed semidetached house in the Tenters in Dublin 8 from a chilly BER F rating to a cosy A3 home

Are home-buying grants available to us as returning emigrants?

I am a returning Irish citizen but it seems schemes for first-time buyers don’t apply to us

Infrared to heat pumps: the best modern methods to heat your home

From simple DIY upgrades to deep retrofits – take your home from brr to a high Ber

Could a glut of affordable EVs tempt Irish motorists to make the switch?

Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock

With a glut of electric cars on sale for under €30,000, will Irish people make the switch?

More EV models are coming on stream across the price range but charging infrastructure remains a concern for motorists

Progress and success are not the same thing when it comes to climate action

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil naively believe they can have policies that both increase and decrease carbon pollution at the same time, and still be rewarded for making a good effort

Majority of people say cost is a barrier to retrofitting their home, survey finds

Significant minority unaware of grants for such work, AIB says

Want to get more people to buy EVs? Support the second-hand market

We’re looking at EV supports all wrong, Kia Europe boss Marc Hedrich says

We don’t qualify for retrofitting grants to convert a garage for a relative. What can we do on a budget?

Our family member relies on disability benefit, so ensuring the conversion is energy efficient is a priority

Retrofit grants for older homes: a guide to the new pilot scheme

Scheme could allow homeowners to claw back a portion of the cost attached to expensive insulation materials

The debate: Is a heat pump a good investment for your home?

Recent research highlighted the safety and climate risks of domestic gas and oil boilers. So are heat pumps a better option? The answer depends on a few factors

Are you eligible for up to €30,000 in Government-funded retrofit works?

The energy upgrade scheme can provide thousands of euro in upgrades leading to a warmer home, lower bills and a more valuable property

Thinking of switching to an electric vehicle? Here’s what you need to consider

EV running costs will be much lower than for a petrol or diesel car

Transport emissions: Is Ireland’s 2030 target already off the rails?

Claims that Ireland will miss its 50 per cent transport emissions reductions target by almost half raise the question: what can we do now?

Spray foam insulation: as 300,000 UK homeowners are left in a tight spot, Irish surveyors have their own warnings

A UK report this year found that when applied at rafter level to timber sloped roofs, this insulation may create or conceal moisture problems

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