SECs are made of a group of local people who aim to achieve improved energy efficiency, uptake of renewables and utilisation of smart energy in their community. Projects they undertake should benefit the community and often take place in community centre and sports facilities for example.

For more information and to find your nearest SEC, click here.

Further resources:

• https://mullingarsec.ie/
• https://www.accu.ie/sustainable-energy-committee