Two Tipperary based organisations announced as finalists for the 2023 SEAI energy awards

Anticipation is mounting as the finalists for the SEAI Energy Awards 2023 have been unveiled.

Recognising exceptional achievements in sustainable energy and decarbonisation across various sectors, these awards celebrate individuals, organisations and businesses that are leading the charge in Ireland’s energy transition.

Tipperary’s MSD Ballydine has earned two nominations - one in the Large Business Category and the other in the Energy Team category, showcasing their remarkable contributions to sustainability and energy efficiency.

Meanwhile, WoodCo is acknowledged for their innovative deployment of renewable energy, setting a new standard for clean energy solutions.

MSD Ballydine implements the MSD See Green, Be Green (SGBG) target of being Net Zero by 2050. The SGBG programme includes four interwoven strands of culture, biodiversity, carbon, and waste, and is driven by a countrywide team consisting of the energy leads from each of the participating MSD Ireland locations.

A critical project is their Power Purchase Agreement of a 11,070-panel Solar PV farm covering 15 acres, operating since March 2023, which is expected to contribute 21% of the site's total electrical consumption in 2023.

Woodco operates an Energy Supply Contract Agreement (ESCO) with various public sector organisations such as care homes, schools, and leisure centres. In the ESCO agreement, Woodco installs and maintains biomass boilers free of charge.

The company's projects have showcased their ability to deliver renewable energy effectively and significantly reduce emissions and heating costs.

For example, the Watershed Leisure Centre in Kilkenny will be saving 300 tonnes of CO2 annually. The client pays only for the heat they use, measured by a meter, and is guaranteed to get heat cheaper than the previous cost of oil or gas.

These finalists represent a wide spectrum of sectors, each passionately contributing to a sustainable energy low carbon future.

The high quality of entries for the SEAI Energy Awards 2023 reflects the innovation and dedication prevalent in Ireland's sustainability landscape.

William Walsh, CEO of SEAI, said: “Each year, we see an ever-increasing standard in the SEAI Energy Awards for sustainability, highlighting the emergence of exciting new sustainable energy solutions from businesses across the country. 

“It’s more important than ever for Ireland to have role models who exhibit the highest levels of drive and innovation, and so I commend this year's nominees, whose dedication serves as a source of inspiration to others”. 

The winners of each category will be revealed at a special awards ceremony taking place on November 16th, 2023.

For a comprehensive list of all finalists, please visit the link: https://www.seai.ie/events/sustainable-energy-awards/seai-awards-finalists/