SEAI has opened its Excellence in Energy Efficient Design (EXEED) Scheme, welcoming suitable applications to compete for a fund of up to €6 million.

The scheme is aimed at capital projects for new and existing buildings that are currently in the design phase. Participants must follow the SEAI EXEED standard and embed energy efficiency measures in the design of their projects.

Making the announcement today, 01 March, Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment Richard Bruton said: "Recognising increased potential and growing appetite for investment in this area we have provided €6m in funding for this programme this year – almost about double the value of the demand in last year's scheme. A huge range of bodies ranging from local GAA clubs to Data Centres and from hospitals to agribusiness have made savings of over 30% in their energy costs through the scheme. The certification it yields is a great selling point for climate aware leaders."

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CEO of Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland Jim Gannon added: "The SEAI EXEED process identifies opportunities to create additional value while undertaking capital works. Businesses who have followed the SEAI EXEED process have saved over 30% on their baseline energy costs, increasing their competitiveness in the marketplace, reducing their carbon footprint and delivering a strong return on investment. The 70 organisations we have helped thus far have included multinational manufacturers, agribusinesses, hotels, universities and sports clubs. Through SEAI EXEED and our other business programmes, we look forward to working with more businesses who want to show leadership in addressing our climate challenge."

For more information on the scheme and details on how to apply click here.

(CM/JG)