The ENERGY GLOBE Award, recognised as the most prestigious environmental accolade today, involves over 180 participating countries.
It is presented annually to initiatives that protect our environment through individual actions, sustainable projects, or awareness-raising campaigns focused on sustainability. Advantage Austria, the primary partner of Energy Globe, organises the national awards.
The winner of the 2024 Energy Globe Award in Ireland is Heat Works. Last week, we were delighted to present Admir Shala with the Energy Globe Award at the Heat Works Energy Centre in Tallaght.
The Tallaght District Heating Scheme (TDHS), Ireland’s pioneering large-scale district heating network, was launched in early 2023. Managed by Heat Works, a non-profit energy utility owned by South Dublin County Council, the scheme cuts carbon emissions by nearly 1,500 tonnes annually. This innovative system harnesses waste heat from a nearby Amazon data centre to meet 100% of the heating demand. The collaboration between South Dublin County Council, Amazon, Fortum, and Codema sets a new benchmark for low-carbon heating, promoting climate action and enhancing the sustainability and quality of life in the local community.
