Terra in the mix for energy award

Bailieborough company Terra Spirits & Liqueurs has made the shortlisted of finalists in the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) Energy Awards 2020.

The annual awards recognise and reward excellence in sustainable energy in business, communities, research, buildings, renewables and the public sector.

Terra Spirits & Liqueurs is one of three finalist in the Small and Medium Business – Exemplary Energy Performance category. The Bailieborough company produces spirits and liqueurs and bottles for top brands like Teeling's Whiskey. They are Ireland’s largest family owned producer of Irish Cream Liqueurs and exported to over 60 markets worldwide.

Twenty-four applicants across eight categories have been shortlisted, with the winners to be selected by a VIP judging panel in the coming weeks. Winners will be named at the awards ceremony in mid-October.

The successful finalists were chosen for their innovative sustainable energy solutions and for inspiring energy action among colleagues and peers.

By investing in energy efficiency and decarbonisation, Terra Spirits & Liqueurs has successfully reduced the site’s environmental impact through a 20% energy reduction whilst delivering cost reduction, quality improvement and overall customer appreciation.

Congratulating all the entrants, Fergus Sharkey, Head of Business and Public Sector with SEAI said: This year, despite the obvious challenges that each of you faced, you continued in your commitment and passion for sustainable energy and climate action. Each year we are blown away by the quality of entries to the SEAI Energy Awards and this year has proved no different. We received 125 entries from businesses, communities, and organisations across the country who are leading the charge, reshaping our communities and businesses, and inspiring each and every one of us through their action.”

This year’s categories are Large Business – Exemplary Energy Management, Small and Medium Business – Exemplary Energy Performance, Public Sector – Energy Leadership, Inspirational Energy Community, Energy in Buildings, Innovative Deployment of Renewable Energy, Energy Manager or Team of the Year, and Excellence in Energy Research and Innovation. The latter winner will receive a €10,000 bursary.

Other finalists include:

Energy Team/ Manager of the Year; J&J Campus Ireland, Astellas and Ian O Connor (John Sisk & Sons)

Large Business; Danone Wexford, Wyeth Nutritionals and Boston Scientific

Small and Medium Business; Finian O’Harte Poultry and SOLA Energy Solutions

Public Sector; Ervia Business Services, NUI Galway and Dublin City Council

Inspirational Energy Community; Dunleer Sustainable Energy Community, Lárionad Acmhainní Nádúrtha CTR and Good Energies Alliance - Ballinaglera SEC

Renewable Energy; Aurivo Consumer Foods, Green Generation Ltd. and Energia

Excellence in Energy Research and Innovation; Glasport Bio, NUI Galway and International Energy Research Centre (IERC)

Energy in Buildings; ESB Engineering & Major Projects, Cosgrave Developments and SSE Airtricity Energy Services