Tipperary County Council installed LED Street Lighting in New Inn Village in 2014. The Tipperary Energy Agency aided the local authority in end to end project delivery. Watch this short video on what the locals think of their new lighting.

 Some Key facts:

• The installation will save approx. €2,564 per year in energy costs.
• This equates to a 53% reduction in annual energy consumption
• 8 year return on investment
• 4 year return on investment including grant

Summary:

• Annual Electrical Consumption in kWh                   € 28,116
• New operational cost                                                    €4,779
• New Electrical Consumption in kWh                        €13,031
• New operational cost                                                    €2,215
• Capital Cost                                                                    €18,828
• SEAI BEC Grant                                                            €9,417
• CO2 Saving in Tonnes                                                            8

Tipperary Energy Agency’s Role: 

• Feasibility Study
• Specification
• Procurement
• Funding sourcing
• Project Management

 Key Innovation: 

• Design & build contract
• LED technology
• 10 Year lantern warranty
• Increased visibility using neutral white light

New Inn village before lighting upgrades

New Inn Village after lighting upgrades