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SEAI is Ireland's national sustainable energy authority, funded by the Government of Ireland
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Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland @seai-ie.bsky.social · Aug 1
Periods of high electricity demand often mean turning to fossil fuels. But what if we shift our usage to cleaner, greener times? Our new report explores demand flexibility & how everyday choices, like when we cook our meals or run appliances, can make a real difference. www.seai.ie/data-and-ins...
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Kate O’Driscoll & Jenny Sheahan talk with SEAI’s Stephen Farrell about the beauty of traditional homes and the challenges of modernizing them.

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Traditional Homes, with Jenny Sheahan, Kate O’Driscoll, Stephen Farrell and Clifford Guest
Interior designers and podcasters, Kate O’Driscoll and Jenny Sheahan, are back on the podcast this week. They are joined by SEAI’s Stephen Farrell to talk about traditional homes: houses with characte...
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November 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Kate & Jenny chat with SEAI’s Stephen Farrell about traditional homes and the challenges of upgrading them.
Plus, Kim visits a 200-year-old home in Tipperary that’s been beautifully renovated.

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November 18, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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In the new episode of the Housewarming podcast, James Kavanagh talks about his renovation plans and design style in our latest episode of Housewarming. From bold interiors to sustainable upgrades, it’s all about making homes greener and more comfortable.

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“Squishy Irish”, with James Kavanagh and Hilda O’Shea
We're back with James Kavanagh, for more on his fabulous new home in Kilkenny. Kim sits down with James to dive deeper into his renovation plans, to chat about his “squishy Irish” design style, an...
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November 14, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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🎥 Have you seen the video that the @seai-ie.bsky.social recorded about our project ISCycle?
We’re proud to be Finalists in the SEAI Energy Awards under the ‘Research’ category! 🚲♻️⚡
Check out the video: www.youtube.com/shorts/1kjXa...
ISCycle – University of Limerick | Finalist in the SEAI Energy Awards ‘Research’ category
YouTube video by SEAI
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November 8, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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All set up and ready to exhibit at the Irish #DistrictEnergy Association conference today. Looking forward to a day of great discussion, especially following the Minister's announcement of €50-€100M of capital funding for #districtheating projects. @deptcee.bsky.social @seai-ie.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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James Kavanagh shares his Kilkenny renovation plans, while Hilda O’Shea transforms a 300 year old Sligo home with help from SEAI’s One Stop Shop, Electric Ireland Superhomes.

Full episode: audioboom.com/posts/880428...
November 11, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Energy expert Kieran McCarthy shares his vision for the home of the future. Plus, a look inside Deirdre De Burca’s cosy, energy efficient renovation in Cabinteely.

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November 7, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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Energy upgrades, future homes & a cosy Cabinteely renovation, all in this week’s chat with Kim, Kieran & Deirdre.

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Getting the Most from Your Energy Upgrade, with Kieran McCarthy and Deirdre De Burca
On this week’s episode Kim is back chatting to building engineer and fountain of energy upgrade knowledge, Kieran McCarthy. He gives his advice on how to get the best value for money on your energy up...
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November 4, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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From stylish French doors to full home energy upgrades, Kate and Jenny chat interiors while SEAI’s One Stop Shop takes care of the rest. Full episode: audioboom.com/posts/879562...
October 31, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Interior designers Kate & Jenny went from Home of the Year rivals to podcast co-hosts! Tune in for design tips, home upgrades & how SEAI’s One Stop Shop can help.

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Homes of the Year, with Kate O’Driscoll and Jenny Sheahan
On this episode of House Warming, host Kim Buckley sits down with interior designers and podcasters Kate O’Driscoll and Jenny Sheahan. Kate and Jenny were both competitors on RTE’s Home of the Year, b...
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October 28, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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SEAI’s latest energy & emissions data for 2025 is out! See how Ireland is doing on its climate targets, full report available on SEAI website.

Learn more: www.seai.ie/news-and-eve...
October 23, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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On Oct 9, energy leaders met in Dun Laoghaire to explore Ireland’s integrated energy future. From renewables to smart tech, the conference sparked bold ideas for a resilient, decarbonised system.

Learn more: www.seai.ie/seai-research
October 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Kim chats with Dermot Bannon about design, solar panels & those iconic glass box extensions. Then it’s off to Cork to see how Jerome O’Donovan turned his bungalow into an A1-rated energy-efficient home.
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Making Plans, with Dermot Bannon and Jerome O’Donovan
On this episode of House Warming, Kim Buckley is talking all things design and architecture, and who better than Dermot Bannon to get some top tips on upgrading your home. Kim chats to Dermot about ev...
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October 21, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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Kieran McCarthy upgraded his home for energy efficiency and now, he’s sharing expert tips on TV and radio. In this chat with Kim, he busts myths and tackles common upgrade challenges.

Listen here: audioboom.com/posts/879067...
Home Comforts and Expert Advice, with Ryan Baird and Kieran McCarthy
On this episode of House Warming, Kim Buckley sits down with Leinster and Ireland rugby star Ryan Baird, and Kieran McCarthy, building engineer and regular on TV and radio.
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October 17, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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📣 New research just published. Thank you @seai-ie.bsky.social for supporting the work

To increase e-cargo bike uptake, we must focus on:

1. Network Planning & Safety
2. Maintenance & Surface Quality
3. Design & Exclusion

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Situating the E-Cargo Bike in an Emerging Cycling Network: A Qualitative Study
In many low-cycling contexts, cycling is routinely marginalised in transport planning practice while, in everyday traffic interactions, cyclists are frequently disregarded as legitimate road users. E-...
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October 6, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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We’re delighted to have @seai-ie.bsky.social as a supporting sponsor for #DecarbonisingDublin!

SEAI is driving Ireland’s transition to a cleaner energy future. Join them and other key energy leaders on 21 October at the Aviva Stadium.

LAST CALL for tickets 👉 bit.ly/4mBUoKY
October 8, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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On this episode of House warming, rugby star Ryan Baird shares his vision for his new seaside home, while engineer Kieran McCarthy offers expert tips on energy upgrades & sustainable living

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October 14, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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On this week’s Housewarming, Kim Buckley visits two Irish homes. Fionnuala Jay’s Dublin home is warm and efficient, but she’s still making upgrades. In Cork, Niamh Kent and her husband turned their old rental into a cozy, energy-smart family home.

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Warm and Cozy with Fionnuala Jay and Niamh Kent
Welcome back to House Warming, where Kim Buckley is getting an inside look at two Irish homes. Fionnuala Jones, or Fionnuala Jay to her online followers, is a podcaster, broadcaster and sustainability...
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October 7, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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In episode one of House Warming, Kim Buckley chats with James Kavanagh about his Kilkenny home renovation and Ellie Hagenau on transforming her Cork cottage into a cosy, energy-efficient home.

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September 30, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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🏡 Making Your Home Greener 🏡
The government-backed Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme helps homeowners cut costs & increase cosiness and property value with lower cost, longer-term loans! 💡🌍
👉 Learn more: sbci.gov.ie/products/hom...
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September 23, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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Barry and Sean got big home energy grants...and we want to give you one too. Don’t miss out. Find yours today. 🏠📍
Find out more: www.seai.ie/homeenergyup...

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September 23, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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iscycle.bsky.social
We are delighted to share that the ISCycle project at the @unioflimerick.bsky.social has been shortlisted as a finalist in this year’s @seai-ie.bsky.social Energy Awards. Our project has been recognized in the Excellence in Energy Research and Innovation category ♻️🌍🚲
September 17, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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The SEAI awarded not-for-profit organisations more than €25 million for 200 retrofit energy projects completed last year, while the authority says it has even more money to hand out this year
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
SEAI appeals to organisations to retrofit facilities
One of the agencies charged with reducing the country's carbon footprint is appealing to sports clubs, charities, community and cultural organisations to draw up plans to retrofit their facilities, sa...
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September 23, 2025 at 5:41 AM
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We are live on the Claire Bryne show today answering all your questions related to home energy upgrades. SEAI's Dr Ciaran Byrne and Brian McIntyre join Claire to talk about where to start and much more. Tune in at 11am.

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Today with Claire Byrne - RTÉ Radio 1
The mid-morning current affairs magazine with the current stories of the day, sharp analysis, sports coverage, in-depth features and consumer interest. Email: todaycb@rte.ie Text: 51551 Twitter: @Tod...
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September 16, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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This week SEAI published the National Energy Balance 2025 and the findings show that energy related emissions are falling but not quickly enough.

▶️ Click the link to learn more about the findings and download the full balance: www.seai.ie/data-and-ins...
September 12, 2025 at 8:03 AM