South West SEC Regional Network Meeting 07/12/16 Ballyvourney, Co. Cork Mentors & facilitators: Xavier Dubuisson Conor O’Brien Chris Chapman

Share experiences Events / Workshops Community Mentor Jan. 17 Done Community Mentor Energy Master Plan Technical Advisors Funding available Annual Work Plans

SEAI SEC Funding & Support (draft) Stage 1 Stage 2

A2 What do you need to move forward in your journey? Top 3 Needs: Group Worksheet – Group #: Top 3 Needs: 1 Resources: a) staff b) dedicated (representative) leadership c) funding 2 Partnerships: a) across local & national stakeholders b) between SECs at a regional level c) between Kerry & Cork 3 Plan: a) energy mapping b) Sustainable Energy Action Plan c) Climate Plan d) Outreach & advocacy plan Print as A3 in colour – 1 for each facilitator / group (so 8 copies) 4! Supportive policy & administrative framework

B2 What are the next steps you intend to take? Top 3 Next Steps: Group Worksheet – Group #: Top 3 Next Steps: Energy Master Plan: a) Energy use baseline & projections b) Potential RES resources c) Carbon footprint d) Register of opportunities e) Action Plan 1 2 Develop internal resources: a) staff! b) core competencies building c) knowledge sharing d) Mentoring Print as A3 in colour – 1 for each facilitator / group (so 8 copies) 3 Develop regional synergies and partnerships

SEC South-West Regional Network Coordinated by XDC – animated by you Objectives Facebook Group: SEC South West (members only) Resource page on XD Consulting’s website: https://xdconsulting.eu/resources-2/seai-sustainable- energy-communities/ Regional meetings: Frequency: quarterly (?) When: Saturdays (?) daytime, evening (?) Hosted by SECs in rotation (Kerry/Cork) Format: facilitated workshop, study visit Themes & focus