SEAI Commercial Grants – What’s Available & Where We Add the Most Value
SEAI offers a range of grant supports to help commercial, public sector, and not-for-profit organisations reduce energy costs and carbon emissions through building upgrades.
BlueBuild Energy works across the full SEAI commercial grant landscape, with particular strength in delivering practical, high-impact retrofit projects that suit both the building type and the structure of the grant.
Typical project types we deliver:
- Large single buildings – External Wall Insulation, Heat Pumps and Solar PV
- Small multi-site portfolios – Solar PV and Heat Pumps
This approach allows us to align the right SEAI support with the right type of project, ensuring efficient delivery and full compliance.
Better Energy Communities (BEC) Programme
Funding for aggregated and community-focused commercial projects.
The SEAI Better Energy Communities (BEC) programme supports commercial, public sector, and not-for-profit organisations delivering energy upgrades as part of a wider group or partnership.
Measures supported include:
- Building fabric upgrades and insulation
- LED and smart lighting
- Heat pumps and heating system upgrades
- Solar PV and renewable technologies
- Energy monitoring and control systems
Eligibility Criteria:
BlueBuild Energy supports both individual participants and aggregated projects, from initial scoping through to delivery and reporting.
Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH)
Grant support for switching from fossil fuels to renewable heat.
The Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH) helps organisations reduce carbon emissions and long-term heating costs by replacing fossil fuel systems with renewable alternatives.
Technologies supported include:
- Heat pumps (air, ground or water source)
- Biomass boilers
- Other approved renewable heat systems
Suitable for:
- Large commercial buildings
- Industrial and manufacturing facilities
- Warehouses, leisure centres and hospitality buildings
- Organisations with high heat demand
Key requirements:
SEAI EXEED Programme
Strategic framework for performance-led retrofit projects
The SEAI EXEED programme supports deep, performance-led energy upgrades in large or complex commercial buildings, with a strong emphasis on design quality and measured energy outcomes.
Typically suited to:
Our role:
BlueBuild Energy supports specific delivery elements within EXEED-led projects and works alongside specialist partners where required.
Why Choose BlueBuild Energy
- Proven experience delivering commercial retrofit projects across Ireland
- Particular strength in large single buildings and multi-site portfolios
- Strong understanding of SEAI grant requirements and compliance
- End-to-end support from eligibility and grant strategy to delivery and reporting
- Trusted by businesses, public bodies and community organisations
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. All SEAI commercial grant schemes require pre-approval before any works begin.
Projects range from large single buildings to multi-site portfolios. Eligibility depends on building type, energy use, and scheme criteria.
Yes. This is common under the Better Energy Communities programme.
In many cases, yes — subject to scheme rules and project structure.
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