DONEGAL County Council has been named winner of the Public Sector Energy Efficiency Impact Award at the Ulster and Connaught Regional Optimising Power @ Work Awards.
The council was recognised for achieving a 9% reduction in energy use during the assessment period, a result the judging panel described as building on an already strong track record of sustained savings across the organisation.
Judges commended the council’s energy team for a culture of teamwork, reliability and hands-on engagement, noting that this approach enabled the organisation not only to achieve further reductions but to sustain and build on previous successes.
David Jeffers, Head of the Energy Conservation Unit in the Office of Public Works (OPW), paid tribute to the team’s commitment at the awards ceremony.
“Donegal County Council demonstrated how strong teamwork and shared responsibility can deliver real and lasting results,” he said. “Their willingness to work across sites, support each other and maintain a consistent focus on energy performance created meaningful savings and set a strong example for other organisations.”
The award recognises buildings that have achieved the most significant improvements in energy performance during the assessment period through engagement with the Optimising Power @ Work programme.
The programme, led by the OPW, supports public sector organisations across Ireland to improve energy performance, reduce carbon emissions and create more sustainable workplaces.