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

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

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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: energy-communities/
Regional meetings:
Frequency: quarterly (?)
When: Saturdays (?) daytime, evening (?)
Hosted by SECs in rotation (Kerry/Cork)
Format: facilitated workshop, study visit
Themes & focus