In the first part of this session, Alison Donnellan will provide an overview of the supports available to businesses in Ireland that are looking to improve their energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. She will highlight SEAI’s Rapid Approval Energy Efficiency Grants and other key initiatives designed to help SMEs take practical steps toward sustainability. Attendees will gain insights into the application process, eligibility criteria, and the types of projects that can benefit from SEAI funding. Whether you’re just starting your energy journey or looking to scale up your efforts, this talk will equip you with the knowledge and tools to take action.
In second part, Aidan Condell will talk about EEOS (Energy Efficiency Obligation Scheme). This is a government scheme in Ireland designed to drive energy efficiency improvements across homes, businesses, and communities. It’s a key mechanism for Ireland to meet its national and European energy saving targets.
Under the EEOS, the largest energy suppliers and distributors in Ireland are legally required to achieve annual energy efficiency targets. These companies are known as “Obligated Parties.”
Obligated Parties can meet their targets by financially and/or technically supporting homeowners, businesses, and communities to carry out energy efficiency upgrades. For every unit of energy saved through these projects, the Obligated Parties earn energy credits towards their annual goal.
The SEAI acts as the administrator of the EEOS.
Sustainability is more than compliance or environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting; it will reshape your competitive advantage.
Case Study
Hear from John Gavin from Shannon Springs Hotel who has received funding and support from SEAI to reduce costs and carbon emissions. It’s an easy win! Supported by SEAI, Shannon Springs undertook a comprehensive retrofit project. This included switching out oil boilers for air-to-water heat pumps, installing split AC units to replace electric heating, installing Solar PV, energy metering, new pumps and booster set upgrades.
Full story -> https://www.seai.ie/case-studies/easy-wins
Registration is from 10.45 am and event will start at 11.00 am
This event is Free of charge, but please register online to secure your place!
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Alison Donnellan
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI)
Alison a Programme Executive at the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), where she works on the Business Supports Programme. SEAI is Ireland’s national sustainable energy authority, dedicated to supporting households, businesses, communities, and government in creating a cleaner energy future. With a master’s in international development and a background in the NGO and public sectors, she brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her work. In her current role, she collaborates with SMEs across all sectors to support their decarbonisation journey through education, training, engagement, and financial supports.
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Aidan Condell
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI)
Aidan is a Programme Executive at the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), where he works on the administration of Ireland’s Energy Efficiency Obligation Scheme (EEOS). Under the EEOS, energy suppliers and distributors are obligated to support energy efficiency projects in Irish homes, businesses, and communities. With a master’s in Mechanical Engineering and a background in project management, Aidan provides technical support and expertise to stakeholders under the EEOS. In his current role, he works with obligated parties and non-residential customers on the measurement and verification of energy savings.
