SEAI Energy Awards

2022

SEAI Energy Awards highlight motivating exemplars

Twelve awards were presented to individuals, businesses, communities and public sector organisations at the recent SEAI Energy Awards ceremony in the Gibson Hotel in Dublin.

The event was hosted by broadcast journalist Andrea Gilligan who referenced the pressing urgency of climate action, and the need for society to rise to the challenge. Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, TD, and William Walsh, CEO of SEAI, both called for a transformation on how everybody uses energy.

Commenting on the leadership shown by all the finalists and winners, Minister Ryan, commented on a video link: “I want to congratulate the participants in this year’s SEAI Energy Awards who are setting an example for us all, with real-life solutions for a cleaner, more sustainable, energy future. Growing commitment to sustainability “Right across the country we are seeing a growing commitment to sustainability, from individuals, communities, businesses and public bodies. They are showing this commitment because it’s good for our environment, but it’s also good for business and makes sense for thriving communities and organisations.”

There were 37 finalists shortlisted from 107 entries with projects delivering combined energy savings of €36 million.

William Walsh, CEO of SEAI, said: “These awards set a new benchmark in best practice as exciting sustainable energy solutions continuously emerge. The scale of change required needs exemplars who demonstrate the highest levels of motivation and innovation, and all the entrants to the awards do just that. I encourage them to share their journeys and expertise and to inspire further action.”

Margie McCarthy, Director of Research and Policy Insights, SEAI, presenting Brendan Dooley from The Factory with the Small Business Award. SEAI Energy Award winners

• University College Cork (Energy Team of the Year); • The Factory, Offaly (Small and Medium Business); • J&J Vision Care, Limerick (Large Business); • Bus Éireann (Public Sector); • McCulla (Ireland) Ltd, Antrim (Transport); • ORE Group MaREI University College Cork (Excellence in Energy Research and Innovation); • Corca Dhuibhne/Dingle Peninsula Sustainable Energy Community, Kerry (Inspirational Energy Community); • BDP – Wren Urban Nest, Dublin (Energy in Buildings); • SOLA Energy Solutions, Tipperary (Residential Energy Upgrade); • Veolia, Dublin (Innovative Deployment of Renewable Energy); • Heather Doyle, Tipperary (Young Energy Champion); • Val Cummins, Cork (Outstanding Contribution to Sustainable Energy).

For full details on all winning projects visit www.seai.ie

Mark Poland, UCC with Margie McCarthy, Director of Research and Policy Insights at SEAI and Dr Val Cummins, founder of Simple Blue Energy. UCC won the top prize of the Energy Team Award while Val Cummins won the Outstanding Contribution to Sustainable Energy Award. .