SEC Get-Together 11 March March 16, 2026 Uncategorized Kerry SECs had a ‘get together’ before the public Home Energy Upgrade Event and KSEC was delighted to meet people from Dunquin, Sneem, Kenmare, Dingle, Ballybunion, Comhchoiste Ghaeltact Uibh Ráthaigh and elsewhere. This event was chaired by Catriona Fallon, SEC Mentor with the SEAI at the Dingle Hub and held in The Killarney Avenue Hotel. We heard about nine Energy Master Plans (EMP) underway or completed from those present.One common challenge was that of engaging the local communities, so the role of volunteers is vital. Deirdre de Bhailís, SEC Mentor and Manager of the Dingle Hub, presented on a number of possible actions for SECs including meitheals and very interesting information on reducing energy use for hot water by e.g. a device to restrict water flow in a shower. Kieran Lettice, an SEC Mentor in Cork, joined us online and gave further useful information on the success of solar meitheals in Cork and more.
More events coming up on 11 March February 23, 2026February 23, 2026 Uncategorized Greetings to you all. We are happy to be sending you two invitations for Wednesday 11th March. As you know, KSEC is a Sustainable Energy Community(SEC), having completed our Energy Master Plan of Killorglin (2020-2023) We in KSEC will be present at both events and look forward to meeting many of you there. Best wishes, Alex, Admin Support Sylvia, Secretary. Two Invitations for you for March 11, 2026 The first Invitation: Kerry SEC get-together 4.30 to 5.30 on Wednesday 11 March in the Heights Hotel, Killarney (Cork Road V93 XKR4). “We are looking forward to working with all of our Sustainable Energy Communities (SECs) in Kerry throughout 2026. To that end, we are hosting a Kerry SEC get-together on the 11th of March in Killarney. This will form part of a larger SEAI energy event for the wider community, which should be of interest to you and your SEC members. Short presentations on Energy Master Plans and Solar Meitheals will be included in the line-up.” Second invitation: SEAI Home Energy Upgrade Event 5.30 to 8.00pm, the Heights Hotel, Killarney, “SEAI will host an Home Energy Upgrade Event, with One Stop Shops, Solar and insulation companies and a number of very interesting presentations throughout. Full details on this event are available on this link: (https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/seai-home-energy-upgrades-sustainable-energy-communities-tickets-1981332250096). We would be delighted if you were free to attend this in-person event. It’s a great way to connect with others and share experiences and learnings.” Catríona Fallon, SEC Mentor with the SEAI The Dingle Hub
NEWSLETTER February 2026 February 10, 2026February 11, 2026 Uncategorized NEWSLETTER Irish Spring February / Feabhra 2026 /kerrysustainableenergycoop /kerryenergycoop ksec.ie Welcome/Fáilte to new members who have joined us since our last newsletter in May 2025 A special welcome to KSEC’s new treasurer, Tadgh Quill-Manley, who was recruited via Boardmatch and joined us in January. Céad míle fáilte Tadgh! A Few Items of News! Community Climate Adaptation Programme Storm Chandra, our 3rd storm of the winter, has left much devastation, and it’s a stark reminder of our ongoing need to act to mitigate climate change. However, we also now need to adapt to the changes in climate that are with us. Are you interested in a training programme to help develop leaders in local communities to adapt to these changes? If so, the NEWKD-Transition Kerry Programme may be for you. To find out more, contact adaptationkerry@transitionkerry.org // www.adaptationkerry.transitionkerry.org SE Systems KSEC has applied to SE Systems for a Community Energy Grant. If successful, KSEC would receive €10,000 finance for a solar installation on a nominated community building. Field Trip It is hoped to organise a field trip for members in the near future. Brighter Kerry Community Solar Farm https://www.brighter.ie/ Well done to Brighter Kerry on the following development: “I am pleased to advise that we have recently been offered *SRESS 1 support for our Kilcummin Community Solar Farm by the Minister for Climate, Energy and Environment and we have accepted the offer. This scheme guarantees income of €140 per MWh for 15 years”. , Kerry Renewable Energy Community Stephen O’Sullivan, Secretary, Kerry Renewable Energy Community*Note: SRESS=Small -Scale Renewable Electricity Support Scheme. Thank you to Kevin O’Farrell Kevin O Farrell stepped down as chairperson and acting treasurer in September. The Board of KSEC has thanked Kevin for taking on the role of chairperson last April and later that of acting treasurer. Kevin steered KSEC with both expertise and good humour in both roles. His work included linking with the Friendly Societies, the auditor and chairing the meetings. He was part of the review of KSEC’s Energy Master Plan and the drawing up of its summary leaflet and the ‘looking back and forward’ process, or meitheal and more. We wish Kevin well for the future. New Windows and doors grant (SEAI) and webinar Application opens on Monday, 2nd March 2026. Read more An upcoming webinar will give an overview of this new SEAI grant. Thursday 19th February 1.15 to 2.00pm. Just click the link to register. LINK In addition, Wexford Town SEC will be speaking about their excellent work in securing an Energy Champion within their local area. This approach is one that would be easily replicated in other communities, including our own Kerry SECs, and might prove inspirational to KSEC. KSEC AGM is due again in April(Further details later) Hoping many of you will attend. Maybe you might like to volunteer some time and join the board? Older News …to let you know what we have been doing since our last Newsletter in May. All these posts featured on our website under News and Events: Fossa Sustainability Fair 25 Jan – Read more Energy Saving Tips for Christmas – Read more Role of Treasurer Advertised – Read more A Retrofit Journey 28 Oct – Read more Report on the Public Meeting 21 October Killorglin CYMS. – Read more Interested in getting solar panels? 21 October – Read more KSEC at 10-Your input requested 9 Sept – Read more New EMP review leaflet 11 August – Read more SEAI Sustainable Energy Communities National Gathering 7 June – Read more Download
Fun at Fossa Fair 25 Jun 2026 January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 Uncategorized Thank you Fossa Climate Action Group. It was great to be part of the Sustainability Fair. There was an amazing array of other tables like Flourish, Roots, Killarney Meitheal, TY students from Castlegregory working to protect the Ringed Plover, the bee- keeper, Kerry Biosphere, Local Water, NPWS, SEAI SEC Mentors, Prosolar and others. Great hospitality from the the organisers too. Congrats everyone.
Energy Saving Tips for Christmas December 17, 2025December 17, 2025 Uncategorized Energy saving tips for Christmas 2025 -Type 2Download
Recruiting – Role of Treasurer November 24, 2025December 23, 2025 Uncategorized To overview all financial transactions of Kerry Sustainable Energy Co-operative Society Limited (5652R) Are you interested in contributing to a community-based renewable energy co-operative business in Kerry? If so, this role may be of interest to you. Read more about us. These include: annual membership subscription renewals new membership subscriptions invoices from 2x wood suppliers & payment of same preparation of 3 monthly accounts for the Board and 12 month/annual accounts for the Auditor presentation the financial report at the Annual General Meeting annual uploading the audited accounts via CORE to the Register of Friendly Society documentation of income from grants, as appropriate payment of office expenses NOTE: It is hoped that the treasurer would attend the monthly Board meetings, normally held on Zoom and stay in contact with the secretary/chairperson. KSEC Rules do not require the treasurer to be a member of the Society. Link to a vacancy on Boardmatch.ie Apply before 27 February 2026
A Retrofit Journey October 29, 2025October 29, 2025 Uncategorized Episode One of the series “Heat My Home” featured Sylvia, KSEC Secretary, and her retrofit journey from a BER of F to A3. Heat my Home – RTE Player
Public Meeting in CYMS 21 Oct.’25. October 22, 2025 Uncategorized KSEC was delighted to host this public meeting to explore the setting up a ‘solar meitheal’ in Killorglin. As a ‘solar meitheal’ usually works best in housing estates, around eight estates in Killorglin were leafleted prior to the meeting. After an initial welcome by Sylvia Thompson, KSEC secretary, who outlined the context ie the original Killorglin Energy Master Plan( EMP, 2020 -2023) and Register or list of Opportunities or actions,she introduced the main speaker, Deirdre de Bhailís, SEC Mentor, working with KSEC and manager of the Dingle Hub. Deirdre’s presentation included an explanation of Solar PV, aspects to consider re its suitability and then the steps towards running a ‘Solar Meitheal’. There was good engagement from those present and indeed offers of help. Next steps will be for the linking up of these who offered help with someone with good experience, in fact a manager, of running some meitheals in some Cork estates. So watch this space for developments. Thanks were expressed to the CYMS for hosting the event, to CARA Credit Union for sponsoring the printing of the EMP summary leaflet and to Breda of Cara Credit Union who gave a short and helpful input on the green loans etc available. Finally details were given of an upcoming ‘Home Energy Upgrade Event’ on Wed 5th Nov, 5-9pm , The Devon Inn, Templeglantine.
Interested in getting solar panels? September 29, 2025September 29, 2025 Uncategorized Come along to this Public Meeting. Tuesday 21th October at 7:30pm Killorglin CYMS. The meeting will focus particularly on solar installation and a Solar Meitheal or “group installation for huge savings”. This is part of the Killorglin Master Plan Review and will include some other general information on home energy upgrades.
