Bunratty SEC Map

Bunratty Sustainable Energy Community

CCEA are delighted to work with the Bunratty SEC to create the Energy Master Plan for the community

  • A Solar PV Information evening was held on 2026-03-10 to support a local group interested in getting Solar PV for their homes/farms/businesses

Community Energy Data

Based on Census 2022 and SEAI Building Energy Rating data (BER data updated 20 Jan 2026)

Population
553
Homes
232
Vacancy Rate
14.2%
18 holiday · 15 vacant
BER Coverage
49.7%
Avg BER Rating
C1
Motor Cars
283
total (est.)
House Age and BER Coverage
The 2001–10 period accounts for the largest share of homes (29% of total). The greatest retrofit opportunity is the 1971–80 band — 37 homes without a BER, older construction with typically low energy performance. The 1981–90 band also stands out with 37 unassessed homes (construction that often predates modern insulation standards). BER coverage is strongest for 2001–10 homes (97%).
Housing Tenure — Census 2022 vs Co. Clare
Owner-occupied homes account for 69% of SEC households, broadly in line with the Co. Clare average of 72%. Private rental is higher in the SEC (25%) than across the county (14%). Retrofitting privately rented homes is challenging — landlords bear the upfront cost while tenants receive the benefit in lower bills, a split-incentive that current grant schemes do not fully address.
BER Ratings — % of assessed homes vs Co. Clare (2025)
The SEC's energy profile lags the county average: 38% of assessed homes are A or B rated, compared to 54% countywide (2025). The SEC has proportionally more C-rated homes than the county (47.2% vs 24.0%). Conversely, F-G-rated homes are under-represented in the SEC (1.4% vs 7.5% countywide). The SEC has fewer D–G rated homes (15%) than the county average (22%), suggesting retrofit activity here has been above average.