Community Energy Stories

Find inspiration in the achievements of energy communities across Ireland.

Case Studies

Forbairt Chonamara Láir SEC

Forbairt Chonamara Láir Sustainable Energy Community (SEC) is leading Connemara Láir towards a sustainable future through impactful renewable energy projects and community-driven initiatives.

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Drumlish Ballinamuck

Their shared vision involves exploring, educating, and disseminating information to the wider community, to help achieve carbon neutrality

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Connacht GAA

Connacht GAA SEC won the Inspirational Sustainable Energy Community award at the SEAI Energy Awards 2023.

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Knocklyon Network

Knocklyon held a successful community engagement event and completed their energy master plan through the SEC pilot programme in 2018.

 

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University College Dublin

Supporting UCD's sustainable energy journey delivering governmental climate action targets.

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Batterstown

Local communities like Batterstown in Co. Meath are uniting to take climate action and make their mark on the world.

 

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Fair Play Cafe

Working towards becoming a zero-carbon building and a hub for sustainability in the community.

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Collinstown Park School

Collinstown Park Community College linked renewable energy and environmental education to achieve its sustainability goals.

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Birches Centre

Energy efficiency upgrades are keeping dementia patients at The Birches Alzheimer Centre warmer this winter.

 

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Sustainable Clonakilty Group

Sustainable Clonakilty, a group of community activists, were the driving forces behind the Clonenergy 2020 project. 

 

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Solar Meitheal

What is a Solar Meitheal and what are the benefits to activating your own Solar Meitheal project, in your Sustainable Energy Community (SEC).

 

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Kilanerin

Kilanerin in North Wexford stands out for two reasons: the sense of community spirit and a focused effort to drive sustainable energy use.

 

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Samso Island

Learn about how Samso Island bacame a sustainable energy community.

 

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Dunleer Energy Team

The conversation about energy efficiency has to move from global to local if we are to make a real impact.

 

Case Study booklet

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