SEAI

Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland

Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

SolarBiomassOtherState-owned enterprise

Founded 2002

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Profile last updated: March 15, 2026

About

Founded in 2002, SEAI is a state-owned enterprise headquartered in Dublin, Ireland specializing in Solar, Biomass, Other.

SEAI is Ireland's national sustainable energy authority, established under the Sustainable Energy Act 2002. It works with householders, businesses, communities and government to increase the use and development of affordable sustainable energy. Its activities include administering grants for home and business energy upgrades, solar PV, heat pumps, biomass and electric vehicles, managing the Building Energy Rating scheme, running energy efficiency obligation schemes, providing energy training, and acting as the market surveillance authority for energy-related products.

Headquarters

Dublin, Ireland

Founded

2002

Company type

State-owned enterprise

Focus areas

sustainable energyhome energy grantsheat pumpssolar PVbiomasselectric vehiclesBuilding Energy Ratingenergy efficiencymarket surveillanceIreland

Products & services

Business models

B2BB2C

Value chain

AdvisoryCommunity Engagement

Service areas (4)

Home energy upgrades and grants
Grants and schemes for home energy upgrades, heat pumps, solar PV, solar water heating, insulation, windows and doors, and Building Energy Ratings.
Business energy efficiency
Business grants, energy audits, biomass heating cost indicators and Energy Academy training for businesses.
Electric vehicles
Grants and tools for electric vehicle adoption, including journey cost calculators and EV dealer information.
Market surveillance
Market surveillance authority verifying compliance of energy-related products with EU energy labelling and ecodesign rules.