Tyndall National Institute nets top energy award
Tyndall National Institute at University College Cork has won the 2022 award for excellence in energy management from the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM), a high-level global forum that promotes policies and programs to advance clean energy.
Tyndall is the first research institute globally to receive this award.
To enter the awards programme Tyndall developed and submitted a detailed case study describing its experiences and results using ISO 50001. The case study highlights key aspects of Tyndall’s ISO 50001-certified energy management system and identifies resulting benefits, including annual cost savings in excess of €150,000, 510 metric tons of carbon emissions avoided, and international and national recognition of sustainability credentials resulting in increased investment and the attraction of talent.
Prof William Scanlon, CEO, Tyndall, said: “A core objective of Tyndall’s research strategy is to develop innovative technologies to help address some of the most pressing sustainability challenges facing society today including climate, energy and clean water, through Tyndall deep tech research.
“To align our internal operations with this objective, a logical step was to implement an energy management system which is aligned to ISO50001. The benefits of this accredited management system extend far beyond the significant energy and carbon savings which have been achieved to date.
“The sustainability credentials which have been garnered through the standard have significantly raised the profile of our institute both nationally and internationally, enabling investment from organisations from both the public and private sectors.”
Derry Kelleher, facilities manager, Tyndall said: “The ISO 50001 standard is a cost-effective framework that enables organistions to take control of their energy use, improving performance, reducing costs and emissions. Working to the standard continuously challenges us to review our operational controls so they can be optimised for energy efficiency.”
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