Spanish Point SEC Map

Spanish Point Sustainable Energy Community

CCEA are delighted to work with the Spanish Point SEC to create the Energy Master Plan

  • See the full Energy Master Plan online here.
  • See the summary of the Energy Master Plan online here.

The various actions/activites that were part of the EMP can be seen below

Community Energy Data

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

Population
365
Homes
235
Vacancy Rate
54.4%
118 holiday · 10 vacant
BER Coverage
49.7%
Avg BER Rating
D1
Motor Cars
139
total (est.)
Baseline Energy Usage — MWh/year, apportioned from national SEI06 2024
Sector Electricity (MWh) Fossil Fuel (MWh) Renewable (MWh) Total (MWh)
Residential 560 1,398 94 2,052
Community See Audits Not yet calculated
Transport 24 1,540 134 1,699
Population used: 365 of 5,458,600 national (0.007%) — calculated 18 May 2026
Baseline Emissions & Cost — per year
Electricity Fossil Fuel Renewable Transport Total
CO2 (tCO2e) 125.5 359.3 — 376.7 861.5
Total Cost €226,320 €240,497 €9,645 €306,986 €783,448

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 45% of the housing stock. 25% of homes predate 1971, likely to have cavity-free solid-wall construction and low levels of insulation — the highest retrofit potential in the SEC. 23% 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 (45%) represents mid-vintage stock, often partially retrofitted but generally below current insulation standards.
House Age and BER Coverage
The 1991–2000 period accounts for the largest share of homes (25% of total). The greatest retrofit opportunity is the Pre-1919 band — 34 homes without a BER, older construction with typically low energy performance. The 1971–80 band also stands out with 17 unassessed homes (older construction with typically low energy performance). BER coverage is strongest for 1946–60 homes (117%).
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%.
BER Ratings — % of assessed homes vs Co. Clare (2025)
The SEC's energy profile lags the county average: 14% 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, A2-rated homes are under-represented in the SEC (1.4% vs 13.0% countywide). With 48% of assessed homes in the D–G bands (vs 22% countywide), there is significant retrofit potential in the SEC.
Small Areas (SAs)
Type Code Name %
SA A037118001 Part of SA to the north 65%
SA A037118006/A037118008 Main SA 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