This document provides an overview of supports available to businesses in Ireland to improve energy efficiency and transition to cleaner energy. It summarizes SEAI's role in supporting the low carbon energy transition, key programs like the Energy Academy and Energy Management Training to build business capacity. Support available includes grants for energy audits to identify savings opportunities, and incentives for businesses to adopt electric vehicles like purchase grants and tax relief.

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3. SEAI Low Carbon
Supports for
Businesses
Dearbhla Stapleton
Programme Manager – Business & Industry

4. • Moving towards a
LOW CARBON ENERGY FUTURE
• We need to use less energy
and clean energy
• Energy should be environmentally
sustainable, secure and affordable
• A range of supports for businesses
• Offer expertise and advice to partners
and stakeholders
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The Role of SEAI

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Benefits of a Sustainable Business
Savings
Lower your running costs and increase profit margins
Win new business
As businesses and public sector organisations
tighten their supplier requirements
Boost your reputation
Help your business grow your base of customers
whose interest in climate change has grown
hugely in recent years
Retain staff
Improve staff morale, as employees across all
sectors increasingly want to work for employers
who are climate-aware

6. 1. Understand
your energy
use
2. Develop an
energy action
plan
3. Complete
an energy
audit
4. Invest in EE
and RE
5. Monitor
and review
progress
Five steps to energy efficiency
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Energy
Academy
Energy
Management
training
Support Scheme
for Energy Audits
Various supports
available
Energy
Management
training

7. Sara Norris
Programme Executive – Business & Industry
Online Learning:
Energy Academy
Energy ManagementTraining

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Energy Academy Energy Management
Training

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Energy Academy
Free e-learning platform for business offering modules and
courses on energy related topics.
First step on your energy efficiency journey:
 Connecting energy use and climate change
 Creating a shared understanding of energy in your
business
 Approach energy efficiency, energy management,
and upgrades with confidence
Anytime access and anyone can join.

10. Video of Energy Academy

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Business Energy
Efficiency
Decarbonisation
for Business
Energy and
Climate Change
Behavioural
Change
Electricity Bill
Analysis
ElectricVehicles Introduction to
Solar PV
Energy Audits

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Home Energy Challenge
Lighting Basics Lighting Design
Energy Efficiency in
Agriculture
Energy Use in Schools Energy Use in Labs
Energy Efficiency of
Motors (and Pumps)
Introduction to Heat
Pumps
Introduction to Solar PV
Refrigeration Heating Energy Efficiency Meters and Sensors
Electric Vehicles EV Charging Eco-Driving Transport and Deliveries
Office Energy Efficiency
Business Energy
Efficiency
Behavioural Change Energy Audits
Oil and Gas Bill Analysis Electricity Bill Analysis
Decarbonisation for
Business
Energy and Climate
Change
General
Transport
Sectoral
Lighting
Home
Technology

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Charlie Smith
Smith’s Bakery
General Business Energy Efficiency
01/10/2021

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Energy Academy Energy Management
Training

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Energy ManagementTraining
Free online workshop hosted by an energy expert.
Second step on your energy efficiency journey:
 Commit to energy management practices
 Assign your energy coordinator
 Start to track and monitor your energy use
 Create an energy action plan
2 sessions + 30 min call for bespoke advice

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Energy Academy Energy Management
Training

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• Energy Academy
seai.ie/energyacademy/
• Energy Management Training
Register your interest:
business@seai.ie
• Queries?
sara.norris@seai.ie

20. HelenWilliams
Programme Executive – Business & Industry
Energy audits

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What is an energy audit?
• Deep dive into how your business uses energy
• Inspection and analysis of energy flows to identify
energy saving opportunities
• Involves 3 steps:
 Analysis of energy bills
 Site visit
 Energy audit report
• Level of detail proportionate to energy spend

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Why get an energy audit?
 Compare current and potential energy costs and
emissions
 Identify specific energy-saving opportunities
 Assess viability of renewable technologies
 Prioritise the most beneficial actions
 Make informed decisions about energy use and
investment
 Face time with an expert

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Support Scheme for Energy Audits (SSEA)
• €2,000 voucher for an energy audit
• For Small & Medium Enterprises
 < 250 employees
 Turnover < €50M or balance sheet < €43M
• Registered in Ireland with valid CRO number
• Tax compliant
• Minimum energy spend of €10,000 per year
• Auditor must be a Registered Energy Auditor

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• Analysis of energy bills
• Existing energy use
• Energy management assessment
• Suitability for renewable energy
• Recommended actions
• ‘Energy Action Plan’:
– Overall energy performance
– Current and potential energy spend and emissions
– First steps

25. SSEA – steps to apply
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1. Choose an auditor from the list: https://www.seai.ie/grants/find-a-registered-professional/
2. Register and apply online: https://seai.ie/sme/energyaudits
3. Voucher is issued automatically via email
4. Organise the site visit with the auditor
5. Auditor sends you the Energy Audit Report
Questions? Email Business@seai.ie

26. Emer Barry
Programme Executive – ElectricVehicles
Electric vehicles (EVs)

27. What is an ElectricVehicle?
• 3 types:
– Battery ElectricVehicle (BEV)
– Plug-In Hybrid ElectricVehicle (PHEV)
– Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV)

28. Electric vehicles –
current position in
Ireland

29. Number of EVs on Irish Roads is now >47,000
Source: beepbeep.ie
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
PHEV 0 0 0 35 117 298 326 739 1346 2492 7793
BEV 46 138 49 221 466 392 622 1233 3444 4013 8336
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BEV PHEV

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Electric
Range-New
Models
Cumulative
Number
of
BEV
Models
Available
Now
&
Announced

31. Climate Action Plan –
what does it mean for
Evs?

32. Climate Action Plan - EVTargets 2030
• 840,000 cars
• 95,000 light commercials
• 600 LEV buses
• 51% reduction in transport
emissions
2025 2030

33. Why change your fleet?

34. Considerations for Buying an EV
• Suitability
– Understanding your driving needs
– EVs are for everyone
– www.drivingelectric.ie
– Test Drive

35. Business benefits
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• Cheaper refuelling
• Maintenance
• Tolls and motor tax
Lower costs
• Your company is contributing to a cleaner more sustainable environment
Positive brand image
• No tailpipe emissions from the BEV leads to cleaner air
• Reduced noise pollution
• Increase use of renewable energy
Reduced emissions

36. EV supports for SMEs

37. Summary of EV Supports Available
• SEAI Grant
– BEV
– €3,800 for Commercial purchase ofVans (N1)
– PHEV –ends 31st Dec 2021
– €2,500 for Commercial (Vans N1)
• VRT Relief for Cars
– for BEV until end of 2023 of €200 for N1 vehicles
– LowVRT rates (7%)
• Zero Benefit in Kind extended to 2025
– Applies to BEVs only
– Applies to the first 50k and on a sliding scale

38. Summary of EV Supports Available, continued
• Accelerated Capital Allowances
– Applies to Charging Equipment and EVs
– Check out our ACA/Triple E Register first
• MotorTax
– BEVs lowest rate of motor tax
• Maintenance
– Less moving parts – lower standard maintenance
costs

39. …but wait, there’s more!
• 50% Discount on MotorwayTolls
– Discount is less for PHEVs
– Discount increases at off peak times
– Capped at €1,000 per year for commercial EVs
• €600 off Home Charger Purchase
– Applies to New, Second Hand or Import
– Available for Private purchases and Commercial
vehicles

40. Charging Infrastructure

41. Categories of charging
• Home/Domestic Charging
• Destination Charging
‒ Hotels, gyms, tourist destinations
• On-Street Charging
‒ 1350+ chargers, ESB E-cars, EasyGo
• Fast/Rapid Charging

42. Fast Charging Infrastructure Developments
• Lidl: 40 chargers at 20 stores
• EasyGo: 1050 chargers installed
• Tesla:
– 24 x 120kW units at 6 sites in Ireland
– +45 “destination” chargers in ROI
• Ionity:
– 14 x 350kW units at 4 to 6 sites
• ESB Ecars (Fast Charger network):
– 70 x 50kW at present
– Building 150kW hubs

43. SEAI EV Infrastructure Support
• Home Charger Programme (€600 per Home)
‒ Off Street; Houses
• Apartment Charging Programme
‒ 50% to 80% of all infrastructure costs
• Public Charger Programme (€10k per Post)
‒ On Street Residential Parking Locations
‒ Via LocalAuthorities
• Destination Charger Grant
‒ 2022; Details to be developed

44. Thank You
Emer Barry
Programme Executive – Electric Vehicles
emer.barry@seai.ie
www.drivingelectric.ie

45. Any questions?
For more information visit seai.ie