5. Methodology and Baseline Data
A Top-down data analysis was completed using data from national authority databases, as listed below. The baseline year selected for the top-down method was 2018, due to the availability of the 2018 National Energy Balance data. The national energy data was apportioned to a county level based on population figures from the most recent census. […]
4. Introduction to our SEC
This report was commissioned by Wicklow County Council on behalf of Greystones/Delgany SEC through the SEAI Sustainable Energy Communities (SEC) programme. Greystones/Delgany SEC (G&D) is one of several energy-conscious community groups in County Wicklow that have been accepted into the Sustainable Energy Communities (SEC) Programme, managed by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). This […]
3. Executive Summary
A Sustainable Energy Community (SEC) is a community that works together to develop and implement changes in the local community to become more energy efficient, use more renewable energy and consider smart energy solutions. Greystones/Delgany SEC (G&D) have embarked on this journey and in doing this have identified a baseline energy profile for their community. The […]
2. Glossary of Terms
At times, the language used in reports can be complicated and confusing. Below is a list of terms used throughout the report and their meanings. kWh – Kilowatt hours. This is the equivalent of one kilowatt being used continually for one hour. You will recognise kilowatt hours (kWh) as the unit of energy detailed on […]
SEC Energy Master Plan
Welcome to the Greystones & Delgany Sustainable Energy Community’s 2022 Energy Master Plan. You can use the document table of contents to flip through the sections and the “next page” links at the bottom of each chapter to work your way through it. A PDF version for easier printing is also offered here. Continue with […]
1. Greystones/Delgany SEC – Community Charter
Greystones/Delgany Sustainable Energy Community is a voluntary group that came together to increase awareness within our community of the negative impacts of climate change, explore options for reducing our use of and dependence on fossil-fuels and increase the energy efficiency of our buildings, transport and other aspects of our lives. The SEC is closely aligned […]