Tipperary County Council has partnered with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) to adopt cost saving and efficiency measures.

The partnership programme helps public bodies to save money, improve the environment and meet national obligations by making significant reductions in their energy usage.

Joe MacGrath, Chief Executive, said: "Tipperary County Council is committed to working with the SEAI, Tipperary Energy Agency, local business and our communities to achieve sustainable energy targets.

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"The Council has already put in place a range of strategies and actions and I look forward to working with the SEAI through this Partnership Agreement in making progress on our shared objectives."

Jim Gannon, SEAI CEO, said: "We welcome Tipperary County Council as they join more than 90 public bodies demonstrating their commitment to business improvement and leadership in addressing major challenges confronting Ireland today.

"SEAI match this commitment with a range of supports including assessment, training and planning, all designed to ensure maximum success. This partnership is a natural extension of a long term relationship between SEAI and Tipperary County Council."

(CD/JP)