Kilkenny companies make awards shortlist

Two Kilkenny organisations leading the charge in Ireland’s energy transition are in the running for a national award.

The Watershed and Lawler Sustainability have made it to the finals of the SEAI Energy Awards 2023. The awards recognise exceptional achievements in sustainable energy and decarbonisation across various sectors.

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The Watershed has been shortlisted in the SME Category, highlighting their remarkable contributions to sustainability and energy efficiency within the small and medium-sized business sector, while Lawler Sustainability is acknowledged for their excellence in Energy Research, setting a benchmark for groundbreaking research and innovation in sustainable energy solutions.

Lawler Sustainability is a specialist sustainability company working to drive building energy-related renovations through Energy Performance Contracting (EPC), benefiting both the environment and businesses.

The project aims to transform the commercial real estate sector by introducing a new way of working that promotes carbon and energy reduction through landlord-tenant collaboration by addressing the split incentive through EPC.

The Watershed, a Kilkenny sports and leisure centre, has been significantly impacted by the energy crisis, with gas and electricity prices rising over 60% in the past two years.

To tackle this issue, the centre implemented several sustainable energy projects, including the installation of solar PV panels and a biomass boiler, and conducted LED retrofits. These initiatives have helped reduce energy costs and the facility’s carbon footprint.

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