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News Release from: Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 17 September 2007
Leading green energy awards calls for
2008 entries
The Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy are seeking entries from inspirational and innovative schemes in the UK that use renewable energy, or reduce energy demand, at a local level.
The Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy are seeking entries from inspirational and innovative schemes in the UK that use renewable energy, or reduce energy demand, at a local level Closing date for entries 20 November 2007
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 23 Aug 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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We are looking for schemes that have made significant CO2 savings through the use of renewable energy or energy efficiency measures, and that demonstrate real social and economic benefits to the local community.
All Award-winning schemes must have been consistently successful for at least one year in delivering benefits to local communities and achieving carbon savings and must have plans for future growth.
Successful schemes will be highly replicable to ensure maximum impact in the battle against climate change.
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Cash prizes will be used to assist plans for further expansion.
In 2008 we will be offering the main UK awards in three categories with first prizes of GBP30,000 and second prizes of GBP15,000.
The award categories are: Energy business award - this award is for businesses that have made local renewable energy and energy efficiency products and services more accessible.
Local authority award - this award is for local authorities which have undertaken programmes to improve energy efficiency and increase the supply of local renewable energy (electricity and heat).
We will be rewarding the broad range of achievements of an authority, rather than individual projects.
Charity and community award -this award is for non-profit groups such as energy agencies, charities and community organisations, which have carried out projects or programmes to improve energy efficiency and increase the supply of renewable electricity and/or heat, at a local level.
In addition, we are again offering the Sustainable Energy in Schools Award with a first prize of GBP15,000 and a second prize of GBP5,000, for any UK school (primary or secondary) which has created a sustainability ethos in which the responsible use of energy is a crucial element.
Improving energy efficiency within the school premises, integrating sustainable energy throughout the curriculum and involving pupils in the promotion and use of sustainable energy should be central to the school's approach.
(Note that it is NOT essential for a school to have renewable energy generation on-site in order to be eligible for this award).
Closing date for entries for Schools Award is 4 December 2007.
The Awards will be presented at a ceremony in London in June 2008.
Former US Vice President Al Gore, who presented last year's prizes commented: "No-one can attend an event like the Ashden Awards and fail to be inspired".
"What impresses me most about these projects is they truly are becoming the change that's needed in the world".
"These awards tell us how to illuminate the path to a sustainable future together".
"I hope that we can make it quickly." For more information, including downloadable application forms (available from the end of September 2007) please visit the website.
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