Making Loughrea
More Sustainable
Sustainable Energy West (SEW) is a Sustainable Energy Community
(SEC) based in Loughrea, Co. Galway.
We believe that real change starts in our own backyards. By connecting people, promoting knowledge, and supporting sustainable action, we're helping Loughrea become a greener, stronger, and more resilient community for generations to come.
Our Mission
The mission of Sustainable Energy West (SEW) is to stimulate and lead a local movement of energy efficiency and sustainable living, where everyone benefits.
We will do this by educating our community, improving the performance of our homes & buildings and promoting better energy choices. We will work together with our community representatives, energy users and the SEC network using a co-operative approach and central values of equality, equity and mutual self-help. At the heart of our principles is sustainable communities expressed through people working together to achieve a more sustainable life of themselves and their children.
About Us
Sustainable Energy West (SEW) is a Sustainable Energy Community (SEC) based in Loughrea, Co. Galway and is dedicated to playing its part in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, acting as a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) ambassador and improving the quality & sustainability of the natural environment in its local area.
The Sustainable Energy Community was founded in 2018 by Naomh Breandan Credit Union and local residents. Over the years SEW has undertaken significant work in the community including the creation of an Energy Master Plan and has also supported diverse projects such as the Loughrea Town Hall restoration, the Walks project, greening the Christmas Lights, the walking school bus and much more.
We work closely with Naomh Breandan Credit Union to localise the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - adapting global goals to fit our community’s unique context. SDG is a community led initiative initiated by the credit union to bring people together through local partnerships and educational initiatives, we’re encouraging people of all ages to engage with sustainability and take meaningful action.
The Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications is responsible for the whole of Government approach to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The National Implementation Plan 2022 – 2024 sets out the overarching national governance framework for the SDG’s. The simple actions outlined here can help us all stay on the road to a prosperous planet. The 17 SDG Goals matter to us all because we are all responsible for being part of the change. Our actions today affect our children tomorrow and everyone deserves a fair and equal chance in life.
Click the button to find more information about all of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and how you can make an impact in the community.
