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Inagh Sustainable Energy Community

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Community Energy Data

Based on Census 2022 and SEAI Building Energy Rating data (BER data updated 6 Oct 2026)

Population
1,256
Homes
574
Vacancy Rate
14.6%
20 holiday · 64 vacant
BER Coverage
43.1%
Median BER Rating
C
mean 234 kWh/m²/yr
Motor Cars
868
2025 est.
Baseline Energy Usage — MWh/year, apportioned from national SEI06 2024
Sector Electricity (MWh) Fossil Fuel (MWh) Renewable (MWh) Total (MWh)
Residential 1,927 4,811 324 7,062
Community See Audits 21 56 0 77
Transport 137 8,680 757 9,575
Total 2,085 13,548 1,081 16,714
Population used: 1,256 of 5,458,600 national (0.023%) — calculated 29 Sep 2026
Baseline Emissions & Cost — per year, Apr–Sep 2026 prices
Electricity Fossil Fuel Renewable Transport Total
CO2 (tCO2e) 436.4 1,250.9 — 2,108.3 3,795.6
Total Cost €708,901 €703,826 €33,449 €1,903,276 €3,349,451
Transport Energy, Emissions & Cost — private cars, per year
Electricity Fossil Fuel Renewable Total
Energy (MWh) 137 8,680 757 9,575
CO2 (tCO2e) 30.8 2,077.5 — 2,108.3
Total Cost €37,480 €1,716,078 €149,718 €1,903,276

Energy per Sector (MWh/yr)

Cost per Sector (€/yr)

Emissions per Sector (tCO2e/yr)

Residential Community Transport
Age of Homes — Census 2022, permanent private households
Houses by Age Group
Pre 1971 1971–1996 After 1997 Not stated
The largest age cohort is 1971–1996 homes at 34% of the housing stock. 30% of homes predate 1971, likely to have cavity-free solid-wall construction and low levels of insulation — the highest retrofit potential in the SEC. 34% were built after 1997 when Ireland's Building Regulations (Part L) introduced mandatory energy efficiency requirements, with further tightening in 2006 and 2011. The 1971–1996 cohort (34%) represents mid-vintage stock, often partially retrofitted but generally below current insulation standards.
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 Pre-1919 band — 64 homes without a BER, older construction with typically low energy performance. The 1919–45 band also stands out with 39 unassessed homes (older construction with typically low energy performance). BER coverage is strongest for Post-2010 homes (87%).
Housing Tenure — Census 2022 vs Co. Clare
Owner-occupied homes make up 80% of SEC households versus 72% across Co. Clare. This higher ownership rate is positive for retrofit uptake — owner-occupiers have a direct financial incentive to invest in upgrades that landlords currently lack. Private rental (8%) is below the county average (14%), which is a modest positive for retrofit prospects.
BER Ratings — % of homes with a BER vs Co. Clare and Ireland
Homes with a BER by rating group
A0–B C–D E–G
In the SEC, 31% of homes with a BER are rated B or better, similar to 30% in Co. Clare. A0 is the most over-represented band versus the county (11% against 5%), and A the most under-represented (3% against 8%). Nationally, 37% of homes with a BER are rated B or better, so the SEC is below Ireland, and its D–G share is higher (38% versus 32%). BERs cover 266 of the SEC's 617 homes (43%), with data for all five Small Areas, so confidence is moderate. BERs are mostly done when homes are sold, let, newly built or upgraded with a grant, so these homes tend to be over-represented. BER ratings are the yardstick for progress under the Climate Action Plan, and one national goal is to bring 500,000 homes (about 25%) to B or better by 2030. In the SEC, 31% of homes with a BER are A0–B, 44% C–D and 26% E–G. C–D homes are closest to the target and would generally need fewer measures to reach a B. E–G is where the greatest energy, cost and emissions savings per home could be made, and the SEC's share is above Co. Clare (25%) and Ireland (21%). Oil heats 75% of homes with a BER (199 homes) against 54% county-wide, so moving away from oil is likely to be central to an upgrade project. Stone walls feature in 15% of homes with a BER (40 homes) against 10% county-wide, and usually need specialist insulation approaches.
Cars per Household — Census 2022, scaled × 1.109 to 2025
% of households, Census 2022. Pie chart counts are scaled to 2025; percentages are unchanged by scaling.
Households in the SEC have an average of 1.69 cars, above the national average of 1.43 (Co. Clare: 1.55). Only 7% of households have no car, compared with 14% for the national average — a sign of high car dependence, typical of rural areas with limited public transport. 57% of households run two or more cars (vs 45%). Second cars often cover shorter, predictable trips, making them strong candidates for replacement with an EV, shared transport or active travel.
Small Areas (SAs)
Type Code Name %
SA A037007001 100%
SA A037007002 100%
SA A037007003 100%
SA A037032001 100%
SA A037062001 100%
CSO Tables Consulted
Table Level Description
SAP2022T15T1SA SA Number of homes with 0,1,2,3,4 or more cars
SAP2022T1T1ASA SA Population , breakdown by sex
SAP2022T2T1SA SA Population data, breakdown by country of origin
SAP2022T6T2SA SA Housing number by age, divided into different age-bands
SAP2022T6T3SA SA Type of occupancy, e,g, ower, renter etc.
SAP2022T6T5SA SA Central heating Type
SAP2022T6T8SA SA Occupancy on Census night, i.e. number of houses vacant, holiday homes, occupied by usual residents, occupied by visitors, temporarily absent