As businesses face growing environmental challenges and rising energy costs, adopting energy-efficient and sustainable practices has become essential for long-term success.In the brewing industry, where energy consumption is high, reducing environmental impact is not only a responsibility but a smart business move. 9 White Deer Brewery, located in Baile Bhúirne, West Cork, showcases how embracing sustainability can lead to both environmental and financial benefits.

“At 9 White Deer Brewery, sustainability isn’t just an option – it’s our responsibility. Thanks to EENergy, we’re able to push boundaries, innovate, and reduce our impact on both the local and global environment,” Gordon Lucey, Managing Director at 9 White Deer.

At 9 White Deer Brewery, sustainability has always been at the heart of what they do. Learning about the EENergy project, they saw the opportunity to align with their mission to reduce environmental impact while maintaining quality. To reduce their carbon footprint and energy consumption, 9 White Deer Brewery used the EENergy grant to install a nitrogen generator. Traditionally, the brewery relied on purchasing nitrogen and CO2 in tanks, an energy-intensive and costly process. Producing CO2 alone required 38,188 kWh of energy. With the new generator, energy consumption dropped to 10,271 kWh, with 39% self-produced. This investment has significantly reduced both energy use and CO2 emissions.