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THE Hibernian insurance group’s Clare branch in Ennis 1s going green, following the decision to award a two year green energy supply contract to competitive electricity provider En- eae
In addition to enhanced environ- mental sustainability, the new supply deal will also reduce Hibernian’s en- Cea Ya OED ICE
The deal covers thirty sites nation- wide and the electricity requirement of 8.8 GWh (Gigawatt Hours) is the equivalent of supplying almost 1,900 homes.
The new green energy deal is an important element of Hibernian’s commitment towards _ sustainable practices and will represent an annu- al reduction of around 4,800 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the at- mosphere each year.
Commenting on the deal, Sheila Kelly, Manager of Hibernian’s Ennis branch said: “As well as looking out for the needs of our customers, Hi- bernian is also committed to looking out for the environment, by making our Operations as efficient and en- vironmentally friendly as possible, both in Clare and our other nation- wide branches.”
“Over the past year, Hibernian has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce our carbon footprint and this deal with Energia is one more example of that commitment. It’s also an example of the benefit of shopping around as Hibernian has been able to reduce its energy costs while also removing 4,800 tonnes of carbon dioxide per annum,’ said Ms Khe
Energia offers an energy efficiency programme to its customers which, if fully embraced, can reduce energy consumption by up to 20%.
Energia Sales and Marketing Di- rector Gary Ryan said they were working with companies and public sector organisations throughout the country to deliver cost effective en- ergy solutions that deliver real value iKo)upesleystente
Energia has a 25% market share of the business electricity market on an all—island basis with 40,000 custom- ase
The company also supplies one third of all gas consumed in Ireland by the country’s largest industrial and commercial gas users.