The Sustainable Energy Communities (SEC) Programme is an initiative under the remit of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland. An SEC is a community where people work together to develop a sustainable energy system. The objective of the community is to be energy efficient and use renewable energy, developing decentralised energy supplies.
The ORS Energy Management Team works with a wide range of SECs across the country in Sligo, Inishowen, Loughmore Castleiney, Killorglin, Maynooth, Clane, Monasterevin and Kilcullen. The team provides Energy Master Plans (EMPs) and operates as SEC County Mentors. This positions the team to have a unique understanding of what communities require in relation to an energy transition plan. They have insight into the challenges faced and the support needed to progress. ORS energy consultants use this insight when developing EMPs for other communities, sharing their knowledge and expertise.