Offaly man at helm of enterprise award company

A company headed up and co-founded by an Offaly man has been awarded the prestigious "One to Watch” prize at the National Enterprise Award

Watt Footprint, an end-to-end energy management company co-founded by Coolderry man Paul Mahon (CEO) and Paul O’Reilly (Chairman), was honoured for its outstanding contributions to the energy sector and commitment to driving sustainability.

Watt Footprint Ltd is based in Mullingar and is supported by Local Enterprise Office Westmeath,

The National Enterprise Awards, which took place at the Round Room in the Mansion House in Dublin, were in their 23rd year and run annually by the Local Enterprise Offices.

Cofounder Paul Mahon expressed his delight at receiving this prestigious award, stating: “We are delighted to pick up the award, it is great recognition of how fast this business has scaled since myself and Paul established it back in late 2020. It shows a real demand for our services and the fantastic team we have here is ready to meet that demand at a price point affordable to business.”

With a team of industry experts, the company offers a range of services including energy audits, grant acquisition, project delivery, and measurement and verification, tailored to the unique needs of businesses across various sectors.

At the core of Watt Footprint's services is its expertise in conducting thorough energy audits. By meticulously assessing clients' energy usage patterns, the company's professionals identify inefficiencies and develop customised strategies for improvement.

These energy-saving measures enable clients to achieve significant operational cost reductions while making substantial progress towards sustainability. In addition to energy audits,

Watt Footprint specialises in assisting clients in securing grants for energy efficiency projects.

Building on its domestic success, Watt Footprint is expanding into international markets. With a strategic focus on the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, and the United Arab Emirates, the company aims to extend its proven expertise and sustainable solutions to organisations worldwide. "It's an exciting time for us currently as we expand our team significantly doubling our current levels and enter new markets in the UK & UAE,” Paul Mahon said.

For more information about Watt Footprint and its comprehensive range of services, please visit www.wattfootprint.com