people trained through workshops and clinics
local authority staff and elected members upskilled
EU and national training sessions delivered
years of experience translating expertise into action

Leading by Example in

Ireland’s Energy Transition

Local authorities occupy a unique position in Ireland’s transition to a low-carbon economy. They are both significant energy users in their own right and the primary enablers of climate action in their communities. Meeting the targets set out in the Climate Action Plan requires local authorities to reduce their own emissions while also facilitating and supporting emission reductions across every sector in their county. 

Tipperary Energy Agency has worked with local authorities across Ireland for over 25 years, providing technical expertise in energy management, retrofit, renewable energy and climate planning. We are structured as a not-for-profit to provide genuine value rather than to maximise billing. 

Services

TEA delivers a full range of energy and climate services to local authorities, from statutory compliance through to capital project delivery.

Climate Action Planning

  • Technical input to Local Authority Climate Action Plan (LACAP) development  
  • Energy baseline analysis across all local authority operations
  • Identification of SEAI grant funding and Energy Performance Contract structures
  • Project management support for annual LACAP progress reports
  • Decarbonisation Zone development and delovery support

Energy Auditing and SI426 Compliance

  • SI 426 statutory energy audits carried out by SEAI-registered Certified Energy Managers
  • Full audit management from data collection and site survey through to SEAI submission
  • Portfolio-level audit planning to manage the four-year cycle across multiple buildings
  • Investment Grade Audits to support capital investment decisions and green finance applications

Building Retrofit and Decarbonisation

  • Energy assessments across your full building portfolio
  • Prioritised retrofit programme development aligned with SEAI Pathfinder requirements
  • Project specification and contractor procurement supports
  • Building fabric, heating, ventilation, lighting and renewable energy upgrades
  • Planning and implementation of retro-commissioning supports
  • Monitoring and verification of energy and carbon savings post-retrofit

Public Lighting

  • Public lighting energy assessments across your network
  • LED upgrade programme development and specification
  • Identification of SEAI grant funding and Energy Performance Contract structures
  • Project management support from design through to commissioning 

Grant & Funding Support

  • Identification of all relevant SEAI, national and EU funding streams for your projects
  • Grant application preparation and submission
  • Energy Performance Contract scoping and procurement support 
  • Engagement with all national funding providers on your behalf

Case Studies

Sustainable Tipp

A county-level framework aligned with local authority climate action, sector engagement and practical implementation across multiple building types.

St Oliver Plunkett National School

A public-sector school building upgraded through audit-led design, SEAI grant support and tightly managed summer delivery to reach current educational building standards.

Why Tipperary Energy Agency (TEA)

At TEA, our work is guided by principles that keep us ambitious and accountable:

Independent & Not-for-Profit

Impartial advice focused on outcomes and long term sustainability.

Independent & Not-for-Profit

Impartial advice focused on outcomes and long term sustainability.

Trusted Expertise

More than 25 years’ experience in energy planning and climate policy.

Trusted Expertise

More than 25 years’ experience in energy planning and climate policy.

Recognised Partner

Relied on by local authorities and SEAI to deliver credible strategies.

Recognised Partner

Relied on by local authorities and SEAI to deliver credible strategies.

European Perspective

Adapting the learnings from EU Best Practices for Irish context.

European Perspective

Adapting the learnings from EU Best Practices for Irish context.

Our Track Record with Local Authorities

TEA has worked with Tipperary County Council for over 25 years, helping the council achieve more than €1.4 million in energy cost savings. We have completed more than 40 national and EU research and demonstration projects, many in direct partnership with local authority partners across Ireland.

Partner With Us

If you are a local authority planning to reduce energy use and emissions, TEA has the technical expertise and independent advice you need.