13 February 2025
SEW - Sustainable Energy Plan
Sustainable Energy West (SEW) is a community group dedicated to playing its part in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving the quality of the natural environment in its local area. SEW is based in east Galway (Figure 1.1) and comprises Loughrea (Figure 1.2) and the surrounding communities, including towns such as Woodford (Figure 1.3) and Abbey (Figure 1.4).
According to the 2016 census, SEW has a population of 17,344. About one third – 5,537 people – live in Loughrea town, two-thirds in the surrounding hinterland. There are 6,289 homes in the area.
