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Winners of the Business Energy Achievement Awards 2026 announced at Crowne Plaza, Santry
The winners of the Business Energy Achievement Awards 2026 have been announced, with Ireland's leading organisations in energy management, decarbonisation, and sustainability taking home top honours at the Gala Ceremony on 16 September 2026 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry. The awards celebrated outstanding achievement across nineteen categories, recognising the organisations setting the standard for energy excellence across Irish industry.
49% and Under-Served: Why InterTradeIreland’s All-Island SME Survey Is a Commercial Blueprint for Business Energy Leaders
InterTradeIreland finds 49% of island of Ireland SMEs rate energy costs as their biggest challenge in Q2 2026, with only 18% investing in efficiency and 4% in renewables, creating a major opportunity for business energy leaders.
Centrica, X-energy advance UK small modular reactor plans
Centrica and X-energy have advanced UK nuclear plans as regulators accept the Xe-100 reactor for design review. The partnership targets up to 6GW of new capacity starting at Hartlepool.
Essar acquires SGN Retail, adds 118 UK petrol stations
India's Essar Group has acquired UK petrol operator SGN Retail, adding 118 sites. The deal, reportedly worth up to £450 million, takes Essar's UK portfolio to 235 sites.
Greencoat Renewables returns to profit in H1 2026
Greencoat Renewables has returned to profit, reporting €11.9 million after tax versus a €68 million loss last year. The Irish renewable investor generated 1,851 GWh of electricity, 6% below budget.
GEMINI programme builds Ireland's geothermal investment case
Ireland's GEMINI programme is building the data and skills for the country's first repeatable geothermal projects. The €20 million initiative runs through 2028 and is now seeking private sector partners.
Moody's upgrades Energia after Ardian acquisition
Moody's has upgraded Irish energy firm Energia following its €2.75 billion acquisition by French investment group Ardian and rising contracted earnings. New capacity contracts for its Huntstown power stations underpin the improved outlook.
Bill Dolan joins judging panel for Business Energy Achievement Awards 2026
Bill Dolan, Fellow of the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management and Director of DAR Environmental, brings over forty years of expertise in circular economy strategy, packaging compliance, and waste management to the Business Energy Achievement Awards 2026 judging panel. With a career spanning senior roles at Repak, Brent Council, and Enterprise Ireland-backed programmes, Dolan adds a wealth of regulatory and operational insight to Ireland's leading energy excellence programme.
53% and Counting: Why Northern Ireland’s Record Renewable Milestone Is a Commercial Signal for Business Energy Leaders Across Ireland
Northern Ireland hit a record 53% renewable electricity in the year to June 2026, with renewables exceeding non-renewables for the first time ever, signalling a major opportunity for business energy leaders across Ireland.
UK fuel developer signs Queensland sustainable aviation MOU
UK low-carbon fuels developer Carbon Neutral Fuels has signed an MOU with Australia's Energy Estate to explore a sugarcane aviation fuel project. The North Queensland project marks CNF's first step into Australia.
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