Join Carlow Town SEC at the Energy Expo and Launch of the Carlow Town Energy Masterplan
đź“… 16th October 2024
⏰11am to 2pm
đź“Ť The Exchange, Potato Market, Carlow
Carlow Town Sustainable Energy Community (SEC) was established in 2023. The SEC was initiated with the aim of fostering community engagement and support in steering Carlow Town towards a low-carbon future. Carlow SEC is affiliated to a larger network of SECs across the twenty-six counties. This network is overseen by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) and supported by the South East Energy Agency, who extends guidance, mentorship, and facilitates access to grant support: To create a vibrant energy-efficient community that is conscious of the present, and future needs of Carlow Town while striving to reduce the towns carbon footprint. As an initial measure, Carlow SEC has resolved to initiate the development of an Energy Masterplan for Carlow Town.
The Energy Masterplan:
1. Assesses the existing energy status within our community to establish a baseline for electrical, thermal, and transportation energy demands.
 2. Identifies renewable energy sources already present within the community.
 3. Incorporates a Register of Opportunities, detailing potential projects for enhancing energy efficiency and adopting renewable energy solutions.
4. Defines appropriate projects for the initial three-year period and establishes targets for reducing energy consumption based on the baseline data.
