Organisations taking part in the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland's (SEAI) annual Sustainable Energy Awards have saved almost €1bn in energy.

Now in its 12th year, the awards reward individuals, businesses or communities who adapt their energy management practices to deliver cost savings and energy efficiencies in their business or communities.

This year, SEAI, along with main sponsors Electric Ireland and Enprova, are looking for solutions to energy saving that have a strong replication potential across all sectors.

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Entries are invited in eight categories including: large and small business, community, public sector, innovation, research, leadership and collaboration.

Brian Motherway, Chief Executive, SEAI, said: "We have seen strong leadership in recent years with public and private organisations driving the sustainable energy agenda in Ireland.

"This has been reflected in the Awards with very impressive entries and greater collaboration as communities and other sectors work together to deliver energy savings.

"This year's Awards will expand on these developments and I encourage those who are making sustainable energy achievements to enter and be part of our €1 billion energy saving club."

(CD/JP)