Tipperary Energy Agency

The Tipperary Energy Agency (TEA) was established in March 1998 as a partnership between two Local Authorities North Tipperary County Council, and South Tipperary County Council, and the local third level learning institute, Tipperary Institute.

Tipperary Energy Agency

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Tipperary Energy Agency has been successfully supporting Tipperary to reduce its energy demand for over 20 years. The agency has a proven ability in enabling people, communities and the public sector to become more sustainable in their energy use.

Our mission is to lead the delivery of sustainable energy solutions in Tipperary and beyond, by advocating, educating and innovating on climate action.

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

Activities

  • Energy Management in Local Authorities.
  • Community development of renewable energy.
  • Energy Management and efficiency.
  • Building and energy services
  • Training, events and education

In the news

POWER-E-COM: Empowering European Communities for Sustainable Energy Initiatives 

The POWER-E-COM Project aims to foster the cooperation between regional/local authorities and citizens so that community energy projects can come to fruition in six European countries. It empowers stakeholders and aims to attract €21.4 million in investment, achieve 9.2 GWh of annual primary energy savings, produce 37.3 GWh of renewable energy yearly, and reduce emissions by 30,700 tons annually.
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International Clean Energy Challenge 2023: roaring for a greener future!

On 24-28 July 2023, the regional energy agency of Upper Austria, OÖ Energiesparverband, organised the 2023 International Clean Energy Challenge in Spital am Pyhrn. Learn more about this innovative and unique event.
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ManagEnergy Master Class: Call for Energy Agencies!

In May, ManagEnergy will host its first Master Class on Market Facilitation and Project Aggregation. Energy agencies and public authorities have until 14 April to apply.
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Climate Leadership: What does it really mean?

As we face the unprecedented challenges of the climate, biodiversity and energy security crises, the need for leadership in society is in the spotlight.  While the policy and regulatory environment is highly ambitious, the challenge is now delivery.  Read our Secretary General, Seamus Hoyne's editorial on the topic.
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IN-PLAN to empower local and regional authorities via spatial planning

New LIFE project IN-PLAN facilitates the energy transition by empowering local and regional authorities and enacting their energy and climate policies through spatial planning! #LifeINPLAN
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Building and supporting leadership skills in local communities

Lisa Vaughan, Chief Executive Officer at Tipperary Energy Agency, talks about why we need climate leaders.
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