Dublin Triple SEC’s win in the SEAI 2024 Energy Awards

We were delighted to hear that Triple SEC, who Codema worked with during our time as the coordinators of the Dublin & Mid-East Region’s SEAI Sustainable Energy Communities Programme, has won the Inspirational Sustainable Energy Community category in the SEAI 2024 Energy Awards.

Triple SEC is a collaboration between three neighbouring Sustainable Energy Communities in Dublin City, which were all set up during 2020-21. Local volunteers make up the three SECs, who meet regularly to plan their in-person and virtual events. They also work together to identify funding and support opportunities.

The three communities face similar challenges with similar house types. They have some of the lowest average Building Energy Ratings (BER) in the country. Their SECs have many areas of focus, from biodiversity to active transport. When it comes to energy, their vision is clear; they want everyone to have comfortable homes that are affordable to heat.
In 2024 alone, they have organised multiple events, including a solar PV webinar, an in-person grant support day and a retrofit tour of the local area. They also organised a Vision for Cabra event, gaining insights into the energy efficiency challenges their residents face. The group provides locals with real stories of retrofitting, collaborating with experts and local institutions.