An Irish gas and electricity supplier has launched a national energy efficiency programme.

Vayu Energy said the programme for businesses will target total energy savings of 350 GWh by the end of 2020 and a reduction of 242,000 tonnes in CO2.

The launch follows the successful completion of an initial 12-month pilot phase in partnership with eight companies throughout the country, each of which achieved savings in energy consumption of 20-25% on a project-by-project basis.

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Liam Faulkner, Chief Operating Officer, Vayu Energy said: "Enormous potential exists for Irish businesses to improve their energy performance, with significant knock-on benefits for operating costs and environmental sustainability. Energy efficiency is an area that is all too frequently overlooked by businesses, with many failing to fully appreciate the level of savings that can be achieved by implementing even the simplest of measures."

(CD/LM)