Overview
North Tipperary Hospice worked with TEA to improve comfort and efficiency in a voluntary care setting where every euro matters. The project combined practical retrofit measures with grant support and a delivery model suited to a non-profit organisation.
The challenge
The building needed upgraded doors and windows and had broader opportunities for energy improvement. As a fully voluntary organisation supported through fundraising, the hospice needed the works to be cost-effective and strongly justified.
How TEA supported the project
TEA, with LEADER support, carried out an energy audit and identified a package of measures that would improve comfort, reduce heat loss and modernise building services. TEA also supported the Better Energy Communities funding application.
What was delivered
- Energy audit and recommended upgrade package
- Wall and attic insulation
- External door replacement and LED lighting
- Factory-insulated hot water cylinder and heating controls
- Mechanical heat recovery ventilation
Results and impact
The completed measures delivered savings of 6,255 kWh per year, worth about €640 annually. Staff reported more even heat throughout the building, better air freshness and a noticeably more comfortable internal environment.
Client voice
“The staff are delighted. The heat is consistent in every room in the house.”
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