Energia has signed a new green energy deal with Ireland West Airport.

The agreement will reduce the Airport's carbon footprint by 900 tonnes by using only energy generated from Energia's wind farms.

Under the terms of the new deal, Energia will supply Ireland West Airport with 1.9 GWHs of electricity, enough to power over 400 Irish homes for a year.

Commenting on the deal, Donal Healy, Sales and Marketing Manager, Ireland West Airport, said: "We have consistently placed a high value on the sustainability of our operations. That is why we have had sourced 100% 'green' energy from Energia for over five years now. This contract renewal in a restatement of this commitment while at the same time continuing to drive efficiencies at our Airport. We are delighted to be able to partner with a local Irish producer of renewable energy."

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John King of Energia added: "We're delighted to retain Ireland West Airport Knock as a customer. Like thousands of other Irish businesses, they are interested in sustainably generated energy."

Energia Renewables is among Ireland's leading providers of sustainable green energy, providing 25% of Ireland’s wind power to homes and businesses across the island.

The company currently supplies over 795MWs of renewable energy and this will rise to over 1,000MWs in the coming years.

Energia has invested over €300m in wind farms since 2008 and currently has over 300MWs of projects in development.

(LM)