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Leading by Example in

Ireland’s Energy Transition

The public sector plays a central role in meeting Ireland’s climate targets, with a mandate to achieve a 50% reduction in energy-related emissions by 2030. Local authorities, schools and state bodies own and manage thousands of buildings, transport fleets and community facilities, making their leadership essential.

At Tipperary Energy Agency (TEA), we work closely with councils, state agencies and public bodies to deliver Climate Action Plans, retrofit projects, renewable energy integration and long-term investment strategies. As a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee, we provide impartial technical expertise that ensures public sector organisations can cut costs, reduce emissions and lead by example.

Services

Strategic Energy & Climate Management

  • Strategic energy management programmes
  • Guidance on European Directives
  • Behavioural change programmes to embed energy awareness
  • Gap-to-target analysis for 2030 and 2050 climate goals

Auditing & Certification

  • 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 and the certification services we provide here.

Design & Advisory

  • Energy efficiency design reviews
  • Renewable energy integration in schools, offices and public facilities
  • Technical advisory on decarbonisation pathways

Project Development & Implementation

  • End-to-end support including auditing, design and public procurement
  • PSDP (Project Supervisor Design Process) role
  • Full project management for turnkey delivery

Funding

  • National, SEAI, EPA
  • EU
    • EU Life
    • EU Horizon
    • EIB

Measurement & Verification (M&V)

We provide Measurement & Verification (M&V) feasibility studies to assess how energy savings can be accurately measured and verified, ensuring your project delivers demonstrable performance improvements.

Learn more about M&V here.

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.

Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) store electricity so it can be used later when your business needs it most. A BESS captures excess energy — typically from Solar PV or the grid — and holds it in high‑capacity batteries. When demand increases, electricity prices rise, or solar generation drops, the stored energy is released to support your site.

Learn more about BESS here.

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.

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

Data analysis

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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.

Planning

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

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.

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 local authority, public body, or state agency planning to reduce energy use and emissions, TEA has the technical expertise and independent advice you need.