Pictured at the SEAI National Awards 2012 are L-R: Brid Horan, Executive Director, Electric Ireland; Brendan Halligan, Chairman, Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, Pat Mehigan, Tyndall National Institute, winners of the Outstanding Leadership in Energy Management Award and Pat Rabbitte TD, Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Photo Shane O’Neill/Fennell Photography 2012)
Tyndall’s award comes as a result of the successful implementation of an intensive energy reduction programme, focusing on the site’s significant energy users. This has delivered a 30% reduction in energy use and a zero carbon impact from its new 5,500m2 building.
Hosted by SEAI and sponsored by Electric Ireland, the Awards reward excellence in energy management by organisations of all sizes and this year attracted almost 100 entries.
The judging panel commented: “Tyndall has developed and implemented effective energy management processes which have achieved substantial reductions in their energy footprint. Organisations entering this year’s Sustainable Energy Awards have achieved savings of €28 million, securing vital Irish jobs.”
Tyndall Facilities Manager, Pat Mehigan, says: “Since 2008, we have embarked on a proactive and intensive energy reduction campaign through changing energy consumption behaviour, consistently challenging production and support service requirements and investing in energy efficient equipment. The focused energy management emphasis continues to be an outstanding success in delivering sustained savings. With our ISO 50001 certified energy management system, we are well positioned to ensure we continue to effectively manage our energy use.”
Congratulating the 2012 Award winners, Mr Pat Rabbitte, T.D., Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, says: “The organisations that have been showcased through the Sustainable Energy Awards are to be commended for their innovation, determination and ultimately success in bringing about meaningful cost and CO2 savings. Initiating change, as many of these companies have, can be very difficult, not least in challenging economic circumstances. But I hope these organisations can truly appreciate the benefits of what they’ve achieved and I encourage others to learn from their example.”
For further information, see: http://www.seai.ie/Your_Business/Sustainable_Energy_Awards/Winners_2012/Category_E/
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