Sustainable energy community network

Engaging and enabling energy citizens, with communities nationwide working together to achieve their energy goals.

Connected communities creating a sustainable future

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Stage 1: Learn

Learn about the network, consider joining your local Sustainable Energy Community or create your own and get started.

 

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Stage 2: Plan

Apply for 100% SEAI funding to undertake your Energy master plan by a technical expert and launch the plan in your community.

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Stage 3: Do

Activate your Energy Master Plan, explore other projects and learn about accessing further funding to realise your projects.

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Learn about the communities working together to achieve their energy goals.

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Tools and Resources

A range of tools and supports are available to you as a member of the SEAI Sustainable Energy Communities Network to support you on your journey through the Learn-Plan-Do phases of your community energy journey.

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Celebrating 10 years of Sustainable Energy Communities

Home Energy Upgrade Events

Join us for a Home Energy Upgrade event hosted by your local Sustainable Energy Community. These community-led events are designed to empower homeowners and communities to create a more sustainable energy future.

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Case Studies

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Erris SEC
Communities

From master plan to implementation: co-creating community-led energy solutions for Erris

Postgrad students from Germany worked with Erris SEC to explore renewable energy options within the community.

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Solar panels on a farm building in Dingle, Co. Kerry
Communities

West Kerry Dairy Farmers SEC – Ireland’s first sectoral Sustainable Energy Community

A farmer-led Sustainable Energy Community on the Dingle Peninsula is cutting energy costs, installing solar power, building community cohesion and reshaping how dairy farming engages with climate action.

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Wexford Town SEC
Communities

Wexford Town SEC: Driving a Just Transition Through Community Action

A passionate volunteer group in Wexford Town is tackling building fabric issues while reducing fossil fuel use in the community.

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Tipperary Town SEC presenting its Energy Master Plan in a townhall
Communities

Tipperary Town Sustainable Energy Community (SEC)

The Tipperary Town SEC has achieved great things since its formation by bringing the local community together.

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