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Powering Sport with

Sustainable Energy

Sports clubs and leisure facilities are central to communities but are also highly energy‑intensive. High lighting, heating and hot‑water demands drive up costs and emissions. Tipperary Energy Agency helps sports clubs, leisure centres and swimming pools cut energy use, reduce running costs and create healthier, more sustainable facilities. As a not‑for‑profit, our advice is independent and outcome‑focused. We have extensive experience nationwide, including leading the transformation of Lahinch Leisure Centre into Ireland’s first NZEB leisure centre. Since then, we have been recognised as Ireland’s leader in Leisure Centre Retrofits and have worked with multiple municipalities and Local Authorities across Tipperary, Clare, Limerick, Kerry, Galway, Donegal and Sligo. From clubhouse upgrades to full leisure‑centre retrofits, we deliver proven impact.

Services

Energy Audits & Assessments

  • Preliminary energy assessments for SMEs and commercial buildings
  • Detailed Energy Audits and Investment Grade Audits (IGAs) to support investment decisions and business cases
  • Building condition surveys and tailored retrofit roadmaps
  • Display Energy Certificates (DECs) for public and commercial buildings
  • Non-domestic BER assessments for compliance, planning and property transactions

Learn more about the auditing service we provide here.

Retrofit & Efficiency Upgrades

  • Energy-efficient lighting design for pitches, astroturf and facilities
  • Renewable energy integration (solar PV, heat pumps, biomass)
  • Smart controls for monitoring and reducing energy demand
  • Building design services for lighting, heating and insulation upgrades

Funding & Procurement Support

  • Guidance on SEAI community and public funding schemes
  • Preparation of grant applications and investment cases
  • Support with public procurement and tendering

Capacity Building

  • Training for facility managers on energy efficiency and cost control
  • Workshops and clinics for community sports groups and GAA clubs
  • Governance support for energy investment decisions

Energy Efficient Design

Energy Efficient Design (EED) is a structured approach to managing energy performance throughout the development and delivery of retrofit, renovation and new construction projects.

Learn more about Energy Efficient Designs here.

Fabric Upgrades

The building fabric – including the roof, walls, floors, windows, doors and airtightness – plays a fundamental role in determining how much energy a building needs to operate. At Tipperary Energy Agency, we assess the existing fabric and identify opportunities to reduce heat loss, improve thermal comfort and create a more efficient building.

Learn more about Fabric Upgrades here.

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Solar PV

Solar Photovoltaics (PV) is a technology that converts daylight directly into electricity that can be used to power your business. Our experienced team of engineers will assess whether Solar PV is technically and financially feasible for your business.

Learn more about Solar PV for your business here.

Heat Pumps

Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs), Ground Source Heat Pumps (GSHPs) and High Temperature Heat Pumps (HTHPs) all use electricity to transfer renewable heat into a building. Each offers unique advantages depending on your building, heating system and energy requirements. We assess your property and operational needs to identify the most suitable heat pump solution for your business.

Learn more about heat pumps here.

Biomass

Biomass fuel is a renewable, sustainable energy source that delivers reliable, cost-effective heating. It offers a range of benefits for businesses, including reduced heating costs and exemption from carbon tax.

Learn more about Biomass for your business here.

Bivalent Hybrid Heating Solutions

Bivalent and hybrid heating systems combine a heat pump with a secondary heat source, such as an existing gas, oil, biomass or electric boiler. This approach allows businesses to use the heat pump for a significant proportion of their heating demand (>90%) while retaining the existing or secondary heat source to provide additional capacity when required.

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Retro-commissioning

Retro-commissioning (RCx) is a structured process used to improve the performance of existing buildings by ensuring systems are operating, controlled and maintained as intended. TEA can provide a structured Building Energy Optimisation and Retro-Commissioning assessment to understand how your building is currently operating and identify opportunities for improvement.

Learn more about Retro-commissioning here.

Planning & Environmental

Planning is often an essential step in the project timeline for delivering large infrastructure projects. Ground-mounted solar PV arrays, solar carports, battery storage, commercial scale biomass plants, etc. often require planning permission, or at least formal confirmation with the relevant local authority. Environmental requirements often apply in parallel with planning permission.

Tipperary Energy Agency provide independent technical support to establish the planning requirements, the evidence required to support them, and how those requirements fit into the wider project programme. Learn more here.

ESB Networks Integration

Many energy projects require engagement with ESB Networks to secure grid connections, increase site capacity, export electricity, or connect renewable technologies. TEA provides independent technical support to help clients navigate application requirements, connection processes, and grid-related challenges.

Learn more about ESB Networks Integration here.

Mission

We translate zero-carbon ambitions into practical actions with measurable results.

Vision

Our vision is that all communities, organisations, and citizens participate in the energy transition and achieve carbon neutrality.

Values

Driven by integrity and a commitment to lasting impact, we leverage our deep expertise and relentless tenacity to solve the toughest challenges.

Planning

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Mission

We translate zero-carbon ambitions into practical actions with measurable results.

Vision

Our vision is that all communities, organisations, and citizens participate in the energy transition and achieve carbon neutrality.

Values

Driven by integrity and a commitment to lasting impact, we leverage our deep expertise and relentless tenacity to solve the toughest challenges.

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Data analysis

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Mission

Our mission is to lead the energy transition in Ireland, empowering communities, businesses and local authorities to reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency and embrace renewable energy.

Vision

Our vision is a sustainable, climate-resilient Ireland where communities thrive on clean energy and every project delivered builds a stronger, fairer and greener future.

Values

Driven by integrity and a commitment to lasting impact, we leverage our deep expertise and relentless tenacity to solve the toughest challenges.

Case Studies

Lahinch Leisure Centre

A leisure centre upgraded with high‑efficiency heating, ventilation, insulation and lighting to provide a comfortable, energy efficient facility.

JK Brackens GAA Club

A clubhouse upgraded with efficient heating, ventilation, insulation and lighting to create a warm, usable facility year-round.

Nenagh Tennis Club

A sports lighting upgrade that improved play quality, reduced running costs and eased the administrative burden on a voluntary committee.

Why Tipperary Energy Agency?

At TEA, our work is guided by principled 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.

Partner With Us

If you are a sports club, community hall, or leisure centre, TEA can help you cut energy costs, reduce emissions and create facilities that are fit for the future.