Thomas Pringle (Donegal, Independent)
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83. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 161 of 31 November 2021, when the review will be carried out to assess the performance and impact of the EXEED Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21872/22]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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The Excellence in Energy Efficiency Design (EXEED) programme was reviewed and relaunched in early 2021, with significant enhancement in both supporting deeper emissions reductions and more efficient processing and approvals cycles. Since its relaunch it has attracted significant interest, and a strong pipeline of projects has developed.   

A key element of the 2021 review was the requirement for SEAI to conduct an interim review by the end of Q2 2022, and this has been commenced. The review will seek to highlight possible enhancements to the scheme, both through lessons learned since its reintroduction in 2021, and through further consideration being given to the need to maximise the potential grant funding available to industry to improve energy efficiency in the sector.