SSE AIRTRICITY ENERGY SERVICES WINS SEAI ENERGY AWARD FOR INSPIRATIONAL BUILDING PROJECT
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) announced the winners of the 2020 SEAI Energy Awards during an online awards ceremony which saw SSE Airtricity Energy Services take home the Energy in Buildings award.
SSE Airtricity Energy Services is a leader in building energy upgrades with considerable experience in energy efficiency technologies such as external wall insulation, energy efficient windows and doors, heat pumps, energy efficient boilers, airtightness and ventilation, solar PV systems, battery systems and electric vehicle charging points. Moyola Court in South Dublin consists of two rows of terraced houses owned by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council.
These houses were built in the 1970’s and were in poor condition when SSE were approached to do the deep retrofit refurbishment works. Supported under the SEAI Deep Retrofit programme for the installation of innovative heating technologies, advanced insulation and renewable generation and storage resulted in these inefficient units to become some of the most efficient and comfortable in the country. The BER ratings improved from G to A3 which had a hugely positive impact on the residents.
Upon receiving the Award, Will O’Shaughnessy, Head of Business Development at SSE Airtricity Energy Services said: “To be here today as a winner of Energy in Buildings Award at the SEAI Energy Awards is phenomenal. You could not ask for a better endorsement of the work that we have done. Moyola Court started off with 14 derelict houses and now we have helped to deliver warmer, more comfortable homes, that are healthier places to live with much lower energy bills.”
A total of 10 awards were presented to individuals, businesses, communities, and public sector organisations in recognition of their commitment and dedication to sustainable energy and climate action. The online awards ceremony was hosted by broadcast journalist, Andrea Gilligan, who was joined by Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan for a special interview.
Commenting on the leadership shown by all the finalists and winners, Minister Ryan said: “The SEAI Energy Awards celebrate success, leadership and ambition in sustainable energy. I believe Ireland’s energy transition is going to be good for us as a country and our people are going to be good at it. We have real skills and capabilities and it starts with everyone in their own way making change, demanding change and delivering it. I congratulate those participating in the SEAI Energy Awards who are committed to the change that’s needed and are already helping to create a cleaner energy future.”
SEAI received 124 entries to the 2020 SEAI Energy Awards with projects delivering combined energy savings of €42 million. Commenting, William Walsh, CEO of SEAI, said: “Despite the significant challenges this year, the volume and quality of entries reflects an unwavering commitment of individuals, and organisations to sustainable energy and climate action.
The next decade will demand accelerated and significant change in every part of our society to reduce our carbon emissions. SEAI will support those who want to take such action. The commitment shown by each of our finalists is hugely inspiring and now we want others to see how they too can benefit from sustainable energy.”
Other 2020 SEAI Energy Award winners include Seamus Hoyne (Outstanding Contribution to Sustainable Energy); Jessica Kelly (Emerging Sustainable Energy Champion); Astellas Ireland Kerry Plant (Energy Team of the Year); Terra Spirits & Liqueurs, Cavan (SME- Exemplary Energy Management); Dublin City Council (Public Sector – Energy Leadership); Green Generation Ltd. (Innovative Deployment of Renewable Energy); Dunleer Sustainable Energy Community (Inspirational Energy Community); and NUI Galway (Excellence in Energy Research and Innovation).
Denise Maguire Editor of Irish Construction Industry Magazine