Events and webinars
Regional Connects Series
Building connections and skills
The Regional Connects Series is designed to bring SECs together to strengthen connections and foster a greater sense of community across the network. The focus will be on networking, collaboration and peer-to-peer learning, providing SEC members with the opportunity to share experiences, exchange ideas, and discuss common challenges and opportunities. There will also be a strong emphasis on practical skills development and capacity building.
Register by clicking the links in the venue column.
| County | Venue | Date |
| Mayo | Connacht GAA Centre | 19 September |
| Kilkenny | Barrow Valley Hub | 26 September |
| Dublin | Guinness Enterprise Centre | 3 October |
| Limerick | Woodlands Hotel | 10 October |
| Cork | Nano Nagle Place | 17 October |
| Leitrim | The Organic Centre | 24 October |
| Offaly | Kilcormac Community Centre | 7 November |
Agenda
10:00 – Arrival and registration
10:30 – Welcome and introductions
11:15 – SEC Stories
11:50 – Coffee break
12:10 – Breakout Sessions
14:00 – Lunch
15:00 – Close
Breakout Sessions
Solar Meitheal — getting quotes you can trust
• Solar PV quotes can be hard to compare — different sizes, prices, and plenty of jargon. We'll work through real quotations together and show you what to look for.
• You'll leave knowing what you're buying, and what questions to ask before you sign.
Community Centre Retrofits — you have the Energy Audit, what now?
• Lots of groups get an audit report and then stall. This session is about the next step: picking which recommendations to tackle first.
• We'll cover how to find suppliers, get comparable prices, and turn a report into action.
• Bring your own audit report along
The Community Project Passport — never start an application from scratch again
• Most funding applications ask for the same things in different words. In this session you'll build a "project passport" — one document with your project's details, ready to reuse for any application.
• Bring a real project idea (even a rough one) and you'll leave with yours started.
Sustainable Energy Communities Webinar Playlist
We host monthly online webinars for SECs, held on the third Thursday of every month at lunchtime. To stay up to date, make sure to sign up for the SEC newsletter. Live attendance is reserved for SECs, but anyone can watch past webinars on our playlist.
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Watch SEAI video about Smart Energy Webinar (updates player above) -
Watch SEAI video about Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) Webinar (updates player above) -
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Watch SEAI video about Community Benefit Fund Webinar for SECs (updates player above) -
Watch SEAI video about Understanding Volunteer Engagement in Energy Communities (updates player above) -
Watch SEAI video about SEC Programme EMP Consultant Training - BER & CSO Data Tools (updates player above) -
Watch SEAI video about Wexford Town SEC: Driving a Just Transition Through Community Action (updates player above) -
Watch SEAI video about SEC Lunchtime Webinar: Greenify - An Overview of Green Loans (updates player above) -
Watch SEAI video about SEC Lunchtime Webinar - Solar and insulation Meitheals (updates player above) -
Watch SEAI video about SEC Lunchtime Webinar - The Wheel: An introduction to supports for community groups (updates player above) -
Watch SEAI video about SEC Lunchtime Webinar | The Amazing Swift: Conservation & Buildings | National Biodiversity Week (updates player above) -
Watch SEAI video about Using Tools within the SEC EMP Dashboard Version 2 (updates player above) -
Watch SEAI video about What is the Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme? | Sustainable Energy Community Programme (updates player above) -
Watch SEAI video about Sustainable Energy Communities: Getting the most out of Learn, Plan & Do - our new SEC Handbook (updates player above) -
Watch SEAI video about Using Tools within the SEC EMP Dashboard (updates player above) -
Watch SEAI video about Sustainable Energy Communities Webinar: Getting from 'Plan' to 'Do' (updates player above) -
Watch SEAI video about Sustainable Energy Communities Webinar: 'Understanding the SRESS Terms & Conditions' (updates player above) -
Watch SEAI video about Overview of the Sustainable Energy Communities Energy Master Plan (updates player above) -
Watch SEAI video about Energy labels: using them to choose more energy-efficient products (updates player above) -
Watch SEAI video about What does Smart Energy mean for you? (updates player above) -
Watch SEAI video about Solar Meitheal Webinar Explainer & Chat with SECs (updates player above) -
Watch SEAI video about SEAI | Introduction of the SEC Programme to Local Authority Community Climate Action Officers (updates player above) -
Watch SEAI video about Community Energy Grant Overview (updates player above) -
Watch SEAI video about SEAI | SEC Consultant Workshop | Energy Master Plan overview (updates player above) -
Watch SEAI video about SEC Workshop Series | Workshop 10: Social Media Training for Sustainable Energy Community Network (updates player above) -
Watch SEAI video about SEAI SEC Workshop Series | Workshop 8: Solar Electricity Solar PV for homeowners (updates player above) -
Watch SEAI video about SEAI SEC Workshop Series 2023 | Workshop 7: A guide to heat pumps (updates player above) -
Watch SEAI video about SEAI SEC Winter Workshop Series | Workshop 6: Insulation & Ventilation (updates player above) -
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Watch SEAI video about SEC Winter Workshop Series | Workshop 4: Managing Your Energy Use (updates player above) -
Watch SEAI video about SEC Winter Workshop Series | Workshop 3: Energy Saving Lightbulbs (updates player above) -
Watch SEAI video about SEC Winter Workshop Series | Workshop 2: Keeping Well and Warm this Winter (updates player above) -
Watch SEAI video about SEC Winter Workshop Series | Workshop 1: Home Energy Bill Basics (updates player above) -
Watch SEAI video about Sustainable Energy Communities: Sustainable Transport Webinar (updates player above) -
Watch SEAI video about Sustainable Energy Communities: Strategic Financing Webinar (updates player above) -
Watch SEAI video about Sustainable Energy Communities: Smart Energy Webinar (updates player above) -
Watch SEAI video about Sustainable Energy Communities: Renewable Heat Webinar (updates player above) -
Watch SEAI video about Sustainable Energy Communities: Renewable Electricity Webinar (updates player above) -
Watch SEAI video about Sustainable Energy Communities: Media Training Webinar (updates player above) -
Watch SEAI video about Sustainable Energy Communities: Integrated Planning Webinar (updates player above) -
Watch SEAI video about Sustainable Energy Communities: Home Energy Saving Tips Webinar (updates player above) -
Watch SEAI video about Sustainable Energy Communities: Energy Efficiency in the Home Webinar (updates player above) -
Watch SEAI video about Sustainable Energy Communities: Community Engagement Webinar (updates player above)
Solar Meitheal Webinar
Meitheal is an old Irish term that reflects neighbours coming together to make light work of shared tasks and is a spirit that’s still thriving today. A Solar Meitheal brings this tradition into the energy transition, supporting groups of homeowners to install solar PV in their community.
This webinar explores how Solar Meitheals work, introducing the Solar Meitheal Toolkit and sharing practical insights from SECs who have successfully delivered their own projects.