SEAI Energy Awards 2023 Finalist – Inspirational Sustainable Energy Community': Mullingar SEC

Mullingar Sustainable Energy Community (SEC) was set up in 2018 as a sub-committee of the Mullingar Chamber. It now has over 20 members from a cross section of expertise across the community. They are all involved in raising awareness of saving energy across the community and businesses.

Mullingar SEC completed their Energy Master Plan and launched it in June 2023. A major action out of this plan has been assisting the Women’s Community Project, a charity organisation, on their SEAI Community Energy Grant application.

Their ambition is to build a 100% community owned solar farm on the former landfill site just outside the town. Mullingar SEC have met some challenges in secure grid connection to date. However, they remain positive and are active in exploring all avenues. They are doing this by working with ESB, local representatives and creating awareness within the community on the project and what it will achieve for the future of Mullingar.