Tools and resources
A range of tools and supports are available to you as a member of the SEAI Sustainable Energy Communities (SEC) Network to support you on your journey through the Learn-Plan-Do programme of support.
SEC Programme Handbook
The Sustainable Energy Communities Handbook is for SEC Network members to utilise to shape the future of your Sustainable Energy Community, guiding them through the crucial steps to plan and achieve their long-term vision. It provides SECs with top tips, best practices and links to other resources and supports on SEAI platforms.
A new updated Handbook is Coming Soon in May 2025- Watch This Space!
SEC Trello Board
Browse to learn more about what resources are available to you
The SEC Trello is a live tools and resources board hosting a range of resources, for example:
- Find out how to enroll in the SEC course on SEAI's Energy Academy
- Learn about upcoming Webinars and Events or catch up on the recorded sessions on out Youtube channel
- Connect with you other SEC peers across the country through our closed Facebook group.
- Be inspired by what other SECs are doing in their communities through their shared SEC stories
SEC Energy Master Planning Dashboard
Find out what's possible with your Energy Master Plan Consultant
This dashboard is a tool developed by SEAI to make key residential energy data available to SECs for planning and informing their Energy Master Planning as part of the Plan Phase of the Programme.
It provides maps, charts, and tables of residential BER and SEAI grants data that have been localised to the community level for Energy Master Plan target areas and is presented in an intuitive, visual way.
We have a guidance document and tutorial video to guide you on how to interact with the different features
View the Dashboard