More homes and businesses taking control of their energy costs than ever with SEAI Grants

More homeowners and businesses are taking control of their energy costs than ever, with 2025 the highest year on record for government grants through the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). Thousands of homeowners, motorists, communities, and businesses are now benefiting from warmer, more comfortable homes and workplaces and lower energy bills after a record €645 million investment last year.

William Walsh, CEO of SEAI, said:  “Energy costs are on the minds of many, especially at this time of year, and at SEAI we are here to help, with a range of grants and an expert team available to help homeowners and businesses to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels, no matter what stage they’re at.

Last year was a record year for investment – there is real momentum now behind our programmes. Many people know a friend, neighbour or colleague who has made the decision to upgrade their home or business and is feeling the benefit of the work, both in their pocket with reduced energy costs, and in their health and overall comfort levels.

We plan to help even more people this year, and I really encourage anyone considering a change to have a look at our website www.seai.ie and see how we can help you.”

2025 highlights:

• Over 58,000 home energy upgrades completed (8% more than last year).
• Highest year on record for Warmer Homes Scheme with over 8,000 homes at risk of fuel poverty receiving a free energy upgrade, lowering their energy bills and improving their health outcomes.
• Record year for solar PV – more than 102,000 homes have now been grant-aided for solar panels since the scheme launched in 2018, and a third of those happened in 2025.
• Over 18,000 motorists received grants to buy an electric vehicle and a home charger
• Over 4,500 businesses supported to reduce their energy costs, in every county in the country.
• SEAI continues to be Ireland’s national energy authority and the leading research body on how and where Ireland uses energy. In 2025 we awarded €22 million in research and innovation funding.
• Improving customer service continues to be a priority for the organisation – in 2025 SEAI managed over 320,000 customer contacts through our dedicated customer service teams.

William Walsh continued: “The long-term solution to high energy costs is to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. Energy is central to everything we want to achieve as a country, and we must put our energy system on a more sustainable, secure footing and remove ourselves from the volatility of the international markets. Everything we do must consider and protect those most vulnerable in the transition. SEAI is here to help, no matter what stage a person or business is at.

Our 2025 Energy in Ireland report, published in December, shows that while we are making some progress in reducing our energy-related emissions, we haven’t broken the link between economic success and fossil fuels, and we need to do a lot more to meet our goals. The good news is we know what works. Increased renewable energy infrastructure and grid reinforcement, more home energy upgrades, district heating and investment in public transport are among the many solutions that would make a big difference.

In moving away from fossil fuels, we are moving towards a more secure, healthier, more competitive economy and society for all.”