‘The High Performance Building Alliance (HPBA) is a centre of excellence dedicated to reducing the effects of climate change by improving the built environment.” It is based in Enniscorthy and is supported by Wexford County Council and the Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board.
From the draft Co Wexford Development Plan:
‘Wexford County Council is at the forefront of climate action and transition to a low carbon economy. In November 2017, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the United Nations, the Irish Government, Wexford County Council and NZEBRA, committing to establishment of an UN Centre of Excellence on Nearly Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB) in Enniscorthy Town, alongside similar centres in Vancouver and New York. This centre will, in collaboration with Waterford Wexford Education Training Board (WWETB), provide education in High Performance Buildings to students from all over the world and help develop standards that will improve energy efficiency in buildings and reduce emissions. The centre is also recognised in the RSES as a ‘Key Change Location’ for driving innovation and the transition to a low carbon economy.’
Future-Proof Wexford 