‘Sustainable Tipp’ – a partnership of stakeholders led by Tipperary County Council and Tipperary Energy Agency – has launched a competition for the best designs of an energy-efficient home extension to Nearly Zero Energy Building (NZEB) standards, with a €3,000 prize fund up for grabs.

‘Sustainable Tipp’ aims to deliver the Tipperary Sustainable Energy Action Plan and to achieve a low carbon economy for citizens and communities of Tipperary. In a bid to achieve these aims, it has launched a new competition for designers and home-owners nationally who have designed or added an extension to NZEB standards.

The closing date for entries, which will be accepted for projects based in the Republic of Ireland only, is 31 July and the winners will be announced in the autumn. Judging will be on the plans and details submitted to www.sustainabletipp.ie.

“The need for climate action is an important challenge facing Ireland and the delivery of homes with a nearly zero energy requirement will bring many benefits in the form of warmer homes, local economic development and lower emissions,” noted Marion O’Neill, Tipperary County Council’s Senior Executive Officer.

She said the design competition for the best extension of a home NZEB standard is a great way for ‘Sustainable Tipp’ to promote the sustainable extension and upgrade of homes.

For further information visit http://sustainabletipp.ie/nzeb-design-competition/