County Meath Chamber extends warm congratulations to Barry McGann, Managing Director of McGann Energy Consultants Ltd, on being honoured as the Business All-Star Energy Industry Business Person of the Year 2025 by the All-Ireland Business Foundation.
This prestigious accolade is a testament to Barry’s outstanding leadership, technical expertise, and commitment to sustainability, compliance, and innovation within the Irish energy sector. We are proud to see a Meath-based business leader recognised at a national level and wish Barry and the team at McGann Energy continued success. Paula McCaul, CEO County Meath Chamber.
Powering Progress: Barry McGann Named Ireland’s Energy Industry Business Person of the Year 2025
Barry McGann, Managing Director of McGann Energy Consultants Ltd, has been awarded the Business All‑Star Energy Industry Business Person of the Year 2025 by the All‑Ireland Business Foundation (AIBF).
This prestigious accreditation recognises Barry’s outstanding leadership in the Irish energy sector, his technical expertise, and his contribution to driving sustainability, compliance, and innovation in the built environment.
Barry McGann, Managing Director of McGann Energy Consultants Ltd celebrates being honoured as the Business All‑Star Energy Industry Business Person of the Year 2025 by the All-Ireland Business Foundation.
Founded and led by Barry McGann, McGann Energy Consultants Ltd is headquartered in County Meath and has grown into a trusted authority on energy auditing and building performance. The company offers a wide range of technical services including: Building Energy Ratings (BER), Air-tightness testing, Heat pump technical assessments, Retrofit design, Part L/NZEB compliance reporting etc.
Since 2012, Barry and his team have completed thousands of assessments and audits for homeowners, developers, public bodies, and commercial property owners. Known for their attention to detail and professional service, McGann Energy Consultants is widely regarded as a leader in delivering sustainable energy solutions and compliance excellence across Ireland.
Barry's hands-on leadership, technical acumen, and customer-first ethos have built client confidence in sectors spanning commercial, public, and industrial domains. Under his direction, McGann Energy Consultants is known for delivering cost-saving and carbon-reducing initiatives tailored to each client's unique needs.
Reacting to the news, MD, Barry McGann said:
“I’m truly honoured to receive this national recognition from the All-Ireland Business Foundation. Over the years, we’ve worked hard to help clients meet their energy and compliance goals while promoting better building practices across the country. This award is a testament to the dedication of our team and the trust of our clients.”
Announcing the accreditation, Kieran Ring, Deputy Chair of the AIBF Adjudication Board, said:
“Barry McGann stands out for his technical expertise, customer-first approach, and real commitment to energy innovation. His work is helping businesses and homeowners across Ireland take meaningful steps toward sustainability. This award is a well-earned recognition of his leadership in a vital sector.”
Kapil Khanna, Managing Director of the AIBF, said: "This award celebrates Barry’s contribution to improving Ireland’s energy standards and compliance frameworks. Through McGann Energy Consultants Ltd, he has helped make complex regulations more accessible to clients while driving forward sustainable solutions in a practical, measurable way."
He said: “We evaluate a company’s background, trustworthiness and performance, and we speak to customers, employees and vendors. We also anonymously approach the company as a customer and report back on the experience. The business goes through at least two interviews and is scored on every part of the process against set metrics.”
About The All-Ireland Business Foundation
The All-Ireland Business Foundation is an autonomous national accreditation body tasked with enterprise development and the promotion of Best-in-Class Irish businesses.
As the accreditation body for the Business All-Star mark, the AIBF recognises Best-In-Class Irish businesses. Companies that merit recognition based on an independent audit of their performance, reputation, and customer-centricity.
Business All-Star Accreditation Is The Nation’s Symbol Of Trust. Currently, there are over 750 companies that are accredited by AIBF. Since 2014, over 5000 companies have participated in our programs.
The AIBF also hosts the annual All-Ireland Summit and monthly gatherings to promote peer learning and collaboration among its accredited companies. For more information please visit www.aibf.ie
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