In addition to a grand prize of £10,000, there are also two runner-up prizes of £5,000 and £2,500. The money could be used to develop a new or existing project or to demonstrate the effectiveness of a scheme so that it can be shared with a wider audience.
Held jointly with British Gas, the competition accepts entries from all not-for-profit groups and organisations. The awards are open to community groups, third sector organisations, health agencies, local authorities and other public bodies. They would need to demonstrate innovative approaches to tackling fuel poverty such as deploying new and exciting technologies and renewable energy.
Winners will also receive a free place at the NEA Annual Conference in Nottingham in September where the wider energy sector comes together to share up-to-date policy and application experience, and to discuss the future of UK energy policy.
“I’m delighted that we have been able to introduce a big and impactful award scheme that rewards local community groups for the fantastic work that they’re carrying out to help vulnerable people," said Maria Wardrobe, director of external affairs at NEA. "I welcome and support all entries and ideas, we know the level of work being carried out in the communities to help and assist those in need and we are looking forward to hearing from all the new and exciting initiatives out there.”
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