Find your fit…
Sustainable Energy Communities are most successful when there is a core team with diverse perspectives and skillsets at the helm. Knowledge is power - take a look at the four skills which would help your team be most effective.
Find your focus…
Decarbonisation is a huge topic, so let’s not try and boil the ocean. Use these exercises to help figure out the topics your community are most passionate about, and the tangible goals that you’d like to set for your SEC.
Find your flow…
Getting started and maintaining momentum can be a challenge - we’ve published some actionable ways to help you start as you mean to go on - with energy! Take a look through project inspiration from other SEC’s along with helpful methodologies like prototyping and community engagement tools. Find your flow!
Case Studies
Renters Booklet
Drawing from the knowledge shared by renters, the booklet offers practical, accessible solutions for improving energy efficiency without large financial investments, addressing challenges such as insulation, dampness, and mould.
Community DIY Initiative
This case study resulted in a workbook template that facilitates mobilization of communities to utilize local skills to enhance energy efficiency of renters homes.
FAQs
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A Sustainable Energy Community (SEC) is a community that works together to develop a sustainable energy system. To do so, they aim to;
be energy-efficient
use renewable energy
consider smart energy solutions
An SEC can include a range of different energy users in the community such as homes, sports clubs, community centres, churches and businesses. In this way, an SEC connects sustainable energy, local economic development and public wellbeing.
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This website, and this journey for SECs is currently in “prototype” mode. We’re looking for as much feedback as possible, and would love if you could click on “contact us” to share your feedback. We will get back to you ASAP.
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To sign up for your community to become an SEC, you should visit SEAI’s website. There you will be able to find all of the information and next steps required to register your community in the programme.
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Funding for SECs comes in many different forms, that are often unique to an SECs circumstances. Check out the SEAI website for more information on how to avail of funding available to Sustainable Energy Communities.
