Energy auditing can provide numerous benefits, helping to save money, increase efficiency, and promote sustainability. By undergoing an energy audit, an organisation can create a more sustainable and cost-effective operation while contributing to broader environmental goals, such as decarbonisation. An energy audit can result in more efficient and effective energy management and provides a targeted approach to energy upgrades.
WMA are a Registered Energy Auditor (https://www.seai.ie/sites/default/files/2024-09/EAS-Website-Register.xlsx ) under the SEAI and can provide services under the following schemes:
Support Scheme for Energy Audits (SSEA)
The SSEA offers Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) a €2,000 voucher towards the cost of an energy audit. WMA have carried out energy audits for a broad range of organisations across different sectors.
Click here for more information (Energy Audits for SMEs | Business | SEAI)
Sustainable Energy Community (SEC)
The SEC scheme helps communities (e.g. community group, organisation, village or town) understand their energy use and identifies opportunities for upgrades via the preparation of an Energy Master Plan (MEP). WMA can carry out the role of the Energy Master Plan Consultant and recently worked on an MEP project for a group of monasteries.
Click here for more information Sustainable Energy Communities | SEAI & Energy Master Plan | Sustainable Energy Communities | SEAI
Excellence in Energy Efficient Design (EXEED) Grant Scheme
The EXEED Certified Grant Scheme is designed for organisations who are planning an energy investment project. Grant support of up to €3,000,000 per project is available. WMA can carry out the role of Energy Efficient Design (EED) Expert or can provide the additional services required by the EED Expert such as energy balance studies, measurement & verification processes etc.
Click here for more information EXEED Grant Scheme | Business Grants | SEAI
Climate Action Summer Works Scheme
The Department of Education offers funding under the Climate Action Summer Works Scheme (CASWS), aimed at supporting schools in planning and delivering environmentally focused projects. WMA can carry out the necessary energy audits and assist schools in the preparation of their applications.
Click here for more information Climate Action Summer Works Scheme – Irish National Teachers’ Organisation