Tools and resources

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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 handbook will help you shape the future of your community by guiding you through the key steps needed to plan and achieve your long‑term vision. It is an interactive handbook with clickable links to useful resources throughout. It also signposts further information and includes editable PDF documents for you to use as you develop your community and projects.

Download the Handbook (opens in a new tab)
Establishing your SEC Guide (opens in a new tab)
Community Charter guide (opens in a new tab)
Skills and Opportunities Guide (opens in a new tab)

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:

  • Access tailored guides and resources and learn from other SECs
  • 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
Visit the SEC Trello Board

Energy Academy

Developed with Ireland’s leading energy and e‑learning experts, the Energy Academy gives you access to high‑quality, on‑demand energy training. There’s also a dedicated module for Sustainable Energy Communities to help you build the skills and knowledge needed to begin your journey.

 

 

Click to the Energy Academy (opens in a new tab)

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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You can also view inspiration video case studies here

Video Case Studies (opens in a new tab)

SEC Newsletter

Keep up to date on everything that is happening across the network with our monthly newsletter. We encourage all members of an SEC to sign up to the newsletter so you receive updates on webinars, resources, case studies, funding opportunities, and programme news. Different members will have different interests, so broad sign-up is important.

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SEC Events and Webinars

Find out about events and our monthly informative webinars covering varied topics to help you along your journey. 

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Community Blog Posts

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Emer Conway, pictured on the left, is the Kildare SEC Mentor
Communities

A day in the life of a Sustainable Energy Community (SEC) Mentor

  • Emer Conway
  • 6 Min

Find out what is a typical day for an SEC Mentor in County Kildare.

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Four people riding bikes
Communities

Do Sustainable Energy Communities influence or lead to private energy upgrade investments?

  • Joel Franklin
  • 7 Min

In the past 10 years, there has been a huge rise in community groups coming together to take climate action. Through SEAI’s direct involvement in supporting nearly 1,000 Sustainable Energy Communities across Ireland, we can examine their impact (or influence) on private households’ actions.

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Map of Ireland
Energy Statistics
Communities

A very spatial day for SEAI and GIS

  • Sarah Wilson
  • 1 Min

Wednesday 20th of November 2024 is World GIS day. What exactly is GIS? Why does SEAI use GIS? And how can GIS provide insights for a just transition to a sustainable future? This blog and its ‘Story Map’ are here to answer these questions.

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SEC Materials

The Home Energy Commitment is a useful online editable tool that will help you track how much energy you use in your home. Once you understand your energy use, it's easier to make savings.

Download the Home Energy Commitment Online Tool

Learn

Find out how to set up a Sustainable Energy Community.

Learn (opens in a new tab)

Plan

Apply for SEAI 100% funding to undertake your own community Energy Master Plan. 

Plan (opens in a new tab)

Do

Be inspired by other communities and activate your energy goals in your community.

Do (opens in a new tab)