Quin Abbey

Quin Sustainable Energy Community

CCEA are delighted to work with the Quin SEC to create the SEAI funded Energy Master Plan

Community Energy Data

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

Population
1,293
Homes
492
Vacancy Rate
6.1%
6 holiday · 24 vacant
BER Coverage
57.5%
Avg BER Rating
B3
Motor Cars
764
total (est.)
Baseline Energy Usage — MWh/year, apportioned from national SEI06 2024
Sector Electricity (MWh) Fossil Fuel (MWh) Renewable (MWh) Total (MWh)
Residential 1,983 4,953 333 7,270
Community See Audits Not yet calculated
Transport 134 8,470 739 9,343
Population used: 1,293 of 5,458,600 national (0.024%) — calculated 15 May 2026
Baseline Emissions & Cost — per year
Electricity Fossil Fuel Renewable Transport Total
CO2 (tCO2e) 444.4 1,273.0 — 2,071.7 3,789.1
Total Cost €801,727 €851,952 €34,167 €1,688,415 €3,376,261

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 After 1997 homes at 50% of the housing stock. 12% of homes predate 1971, likely to have cavity-free solid-wall construction and low levels of insulation — the highest retrofit potential in the SEC. 50% 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 (36%) 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 (42% of total). The greatest retrofit opportunity is the Pre-1919 band — 21 homes without a BER, older construction with typically low energy performance. The 1971–80 band also stands out with 37 unassessed homes (older construction with typically low energy performance). BER coverage is strongest for Post-2010 homes (143%).
Housing Tenure — Census 2022 vs Co. Clare
Owner-occupied homes make up 78% 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.
BER Ratings — % of assessed homes vs Co. Clare (2025)
The SEC's energy profile lags the county average: 47% of assessed homes are A or B rated, compared to 54% countywide (2025). The SEC has proportionally more C-rated homes than the county (37.9% vs 24.0%). Conversely, B2-rated homes are under-represented in the SEC (5.0% vs 9.4% countywide). The SEC has fewer D–G rated homes (15%) than the county average (22%), suggesting retrofit activity here has been above average.
Small Areas (SAs)
Type Code Name %
SA A037134001 Quin village 100%
SA A037134002 Quin Gardens 100%
SA A037134004/01 NE of village 100%
SA A037134004/02 Ard na Mainistreach 100%
SA A037134005 SE of village 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