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September 2008
ESBIE Announces Green Energy Contract with The Odyssey

ESB Independent Energy (ESBIE), announced today it has signed a major new electricity contract to supply the Odyssey Trust Company Ltd with green energy. Odyssey Trust Company Ltd purchases the electricity on behalf of its major tenants and users such as W5, The Pavilion and the Odyssey Arena.
As Northern Ireland’s premier entertainment venue, the Odyssey, has hosted nearly twenty million visitors since it opened eight years ago and will be supplied with renewable energy for the first time. The contract, which is valued at over £1.3 million and requires in excess of 9 million KWh per annum, will see ESBIE provide energy sourced from its renewable portfolio including 50 MW of new windfarms being commissioned later this year.
Liam Molloy, Managing Director , ESBIE commented, “The contract to supply green energy to the Odyssey Trust endorses our credentials as a leading energy provider within the Northern Ireland market and confirms the Trusts commitment to environmental initiatives.
“At ESBIE we place our customers at the core of our business by tailoring our service to suit their specific needs and by providing a first class level of support. We believe it is important to regularly consult and review with our customers on their requirements and levels of efficiency in an ever changing business environment and we are delighted to provide this comprehensive service to the Odyssey.”
W5 was delighted with the announcement. Dr Montgomery, Chief Executive of W5 stated ‘ W5 actively promotes and encourages staff and visitors to consider the value of energy from renewable sources and we are delighted with the news!’
Brian Hughes, Operations Director, Odyssey Trust Ltd. added, “With millions of visitors coming to Odyssey, enjoying the experience and footfall growing year on year, we require a reliable, competitive and supportive energy provider and that is exactly what we have with ESBIE
The Odyssey Arena has recently been recognized as one of the busiest indoor venues in Europe and having our energy supply solely from renewable resources underpins our commitment to reduce our energy consumption and our environmental objectives. Indeed, our new energy supply will enable us to reduce our carbon footprint by more than 4,800 tonnes of C02 gas per year.”

For further information please contact:

John Conlon
ESB Independent Energy
Tel: 01 8867343
Mobile: 0871246779