Powering Communities: Tackling Energy Poverty in Ireland

In this episode, EU Climate Pact Ambassador Rhiannon Laubach chats with Sarah O'Connell, Energy Engineer & SEC Mentor, Limerick, as they dive into the power of Sustainable Energy Communities (SECs) and their vital role in creating a cleaner, fairer energy future for all. Join us as we explore how communities across Ireland are coming together to reduce energy use, embrace renewables, and build local resilience. We’ll shine a light on the pressing issue of energy poverty—how it affects health, well-being, and equality—and discuss practical solutions to eliminate it.From local success stories to expert insights, this conversation unpacks how collective action and smart energy planning can lift households out of fuel poverty while advancing climate goals. Whether you're a homeowner, community leader, or policy enthusiast, this episode will inspire and inform your journey toward energy justice.🎧 Tune in and discover how sustainable energy communities are lighting the way - one home, one neighbourhood at a time.Visit the European Climate Pact website for engagement tools to help start your sustainability journey: https://climate-pact.europa.eu/get-involved/host-group-activity/quick-start-tools-citizen-engagement_enFor more episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7zbPPf7Wqc1fu3I1gkIvFBrdWb3PVfFY&feature=shared