
2 July 2025, Grosvenor House, London
2 July 2025, Grosvenor House, London
National Grid Winter Campaign 2024/5, National Grid
“Excellent coordination across departments (marketing, contact centre, regulation, IT) with strong campaign infrastructure. Multichannel approach was highly inclusive, using everything from buses to TikTok. The regular check-ins and integration of a customer panel helped ensure quality and responsiveness throughout.”
Customer Satisfaction, D-Energi
Sunday Saver, EDF
Carbon Admissions: We Don’t Know What We Don’t Know, Equity Energies with Woosah
CarbonSmart: Empowering Energy Awareness, Freedom Leisure
The Race to End the Fuel Crisis: A Journey of Awareness, Action, and Hope, Fuel Bank Foundation
Dark January 2025, Metrikus
National Grid Winter Campaign 2024/5, National Grid
Take The Step, NIBE
Challenging energy policy on behalf of business, npower Business Solutions
Utilita Energy's 'Power Price List' - Plugging the Gap, Utilita Energy
An Enterprise Solution for Renewable PPAs, RE24
“RE24 Enterprise Solution is a digital platform that simplifies and automates the process of buying renewable energy for businesses of all sizes. It reduces the time and cost of securing renewable energy contracts (called PPAs) by 70% and 95% respectively, making green energy accessible to more companies. The platform uses advanced technology to match businesses with renewable energy generators, automate contract negotiations, and provide transparent tracking of energy sources. It's highly scalable, accessible to businesses of all sizes, and has already onboarded 3.5+ TWh of renewable generation capacity. The platform shows tangible results in emission reductions and cost savings.”
LAEP+ , Advanced Infrastructure
Innovation in Electricity Grid Analysis , Blake Clough Consulting
Energy360 DataView: A Landmark Collaboration Transforming Energy Engagement , British Gas Business and Utilidex
Revolutionising energy trading with Empire , BritNed
Delivering industry/regulatory ‘Intelligence’ to our customers and partners, Drax Energy Solutions
Ask ICIS , ICIS
Data Sharing Infrastructure Pilot , NESO
An Enterprise Solution to Procure, Manage and Analyse Renewable PPAs , RE24
Stark ID , Stark
Transforming Carbon Management through Digital Innovation , TrackZero
Sponsored by
PEAK Platform, CIM
“Great innovative solution to managing equipment and the built environment. Proven simple implementation can lead to significant energy savings & occupancy comfort.” Shortlist
PEAK Platform , CIM
Thermo-Chemical Digital Twin , Hitachi Energy
IES Live , IES
Scalable DSR Solution to Empower Sustainable Retail , IMS Evolve
Material Requirements Planning system , Trust Electric Heating
Sponsored by
Consult Net Zero
“Consult Net Zero is a powerhouse example of grassroots innovation, systems thinking, and community empowerment. Their balance of digital solutions, funding strategy, tenant education, and industry collaboration makes this a standout nomination. It’s rare to see such an emotive, technically credible, and socially embedded submission. A top-tier entry that sets a benchmark for people-first sustainability in the built environment.”
A-Gas
ASET International Energy Training Academy
ClearVUE
Consult Net Zero
Drax Energy Solutions
IES
Utilidex & British Gas Business
Sponsored by
Nik Smith, PHS Home Solutions
“Nik Smith represents the heart of energy transition in action. With over three decades of field experience, he brings grit, ingenuity, and relentless problem-solving to some of the UK's most challenging decarbonisation projects. From listed buildings and military sites to schools and council buildings, he has shown that renewables can go anywhere — if the right mind is on the job.
Beyond technical leadership, his legacy is being forged in mentorship, apprenticeships, and rescuing struggling businesses to preserve skills and jobs. His impact is practical, multi-layered, and human-centred.”
Nils Teipel , BritNed
Wesley Scott , Brook Green Supply
Lee Gatley-Hall , Consult Net Zero
Daniel Starman , Drax Energy Solutions
Adam Fabricius , EnergiRaven/SAV Systems
Mark Wakeford , EvoEnergy
Simon Davey , Freedom Leisure
James Clifford , Harvest Green Developments
Nadia Hartley , McDonald's
Chris Wade , Mitie
Nick Van Dijk , Oort Energy
Nik Smith , PHS Home Solutions
James Murphy , Stark
Oussama Yousfi , UK Power Networks
Sarah Bateman , Unify Energy
Sponsored by
Marshland Primary Academy, Kensa
“Strong carbon savings (77%) clearly evidenced with data. Innovative use of solar PVT with GSHP, scalable. Good planning and delivery, including minimal disruption. Engaged pupils and staff meaningfully.”
Poole Hospital , Aztec Solar Energy
Energy Agency Area-Based Schemes, Energy Agency
Birmingham Airport - Solar Ground Mount , EvoEnergy
Royal Mint - Ground Mount Solar PV , EvoEnergy
Affordable, efficient and sustainable heating for Marshland Primary Academy , Kensa
Net zero pod and solar installation at Cotgrave Leisure Centre , Leisure Energy
The Bedford College Group harness the power of the Ouse River to decarbonise heating , Salix Finance
Water security and optimisation project , Wilo
Marshland Primary Academy , Kensa
The Zero Bills Project, Octopus Energy
“A market-defining, commercially successful and socially progressive programme with enormous potential for scalable, repeatable impact. The combination of smart tariff innovation, Kraken platform optimisation, and integrated tech bundles (PV, heat pumps, batteries) is sector-leading. Clear evidence of real-world delivery across geographies, tenures and customer types. The social equity angle and housing association partnerships give it additional strength. Very strong innovation and stakeholder alignment.”
Net Zero Terrace , Electricity North West
Energy Agency Area-Based Schemes , Energy Agency
Coventry Battery Pilot , E.ON Next
Sutton Dwellings Central London Retrofit , Kensa and Clarion Housing
The Avenue: Setting new standards with low-carbon heating solutions for housing developments , Last Mile and Energetics
Lea Hall , NIBE
Turbocharging low-carbon living with the Zero Bills Project , Octopus Energy
Installation of Scotland's first Panasonic M Series heat pump , Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions/RDI Renewables
Crabtree , Smart Energie
Neat Heat , tepeo
Co-op Energy Action, the Co-operative Group
“An outstanding, wide-reaching project that combines strategic clarity, measurable impact, and genuine cross-functional collaboration. The data-driven approach, including the development of bespoke energy insights platforms and advanced weather regression modelling, sets a new benchmark for corporate energy management. Impressive scale, with over 6,000 measures across 2,000+ sites and over £6 million in verified energy savings. The transformation of ESOS compliance into a proactive planning framework and the creation of a dynamic scenario tool demonstrates strong internal innovation. This is a highly repeatable, mature model with sector-leading integration into business-as-usual. A clear leader in retail energy management.”
Moog Green Ambitions , Centrica Business Solutions working with Push Power
Staythorpe BESS , Elements Green
Big Yellow Self Storage, Slough , EvoEnergy
Helping the John Lewis Partnership transition to a carbon-free future , Flexible Power Systems
Commercial Solar Installations - from Design to Delivery , Harvest Green Developments
Optimising Asset Performance for Sustainability and Savings Across UK Petrol Filling Stations , IMS Evolve
ABB Stonehouse , Oakes Energy Services
Co-op Energy Action , the Co-operative Group
Heatropolis , UK Power Networks
F-Gas Leak Detection , Verv
Peel Ports Group net zero project , Weightmans
Utilita Energy
“Utilita focuses on supporting low-income households with innovative features like POWER UP. They've provided significant financial relief to customers and invested in sustainability initiatives. The company also emphasises community engagement through Energy Hubs. Customer retention rates remain exceptional, with a 24% increase in customers opting for the premium Smart PAYG service over direct debit. Utilita provided £90 million in relief, including £40 million in debt write-offs and £50 million in interest-free financial aid via its POWER UP feature. Utilita’s installation of 1,044 solar panels at the Utilita Bowl cricket ground marks the largest solar array in UK sports, significantly reducing emissions while inspiring global sustainability standards in sports venues.”
Brook Green Supply
npower Business Solutions
SEFE Energy
UK Healthcare Corporation, t/a D-Energi
Unify Energy
Utilita Energy
DSO Operations Team, UK Power Networks
“Great demonstration of collaboration across teams with real and tangible impact.”
A-Gas Rapid Recovery
Bedford College
City Plumbing
Elements Green
Flexible Power Systems
H D Services
Push Power
DSO Operations Team, UK Power Networks
One Call, That's All, Utilita Energy
“Customer service dedicated to supporting those that are vulnerable and most affected by the cost of living and energy price crisis. Enabled 3,500 households to access £1.2m in support while helping them conserve energy and reduce costs. Compelling work by the team enabling a just transition to net zero for those that would not normally benefit.”
Blake Clough Consulting
BritNed
Stay Smart Team, E.ON Next
Equity Energies with Woosah
Fuel Bank Foundation
Harvest Green Developments
National Grid
npower Business Solutions
One Call, That's All , Utilita Energy
Extra Care Team , Utilita Energy
NG2 Connectivity, Climate Energy Group & Co-op TSB
“A standout partnership showing deep collaboration, clear role split, and strong results. NG2’s retrofit-first tech and real-time optimisation via TSB deliver 8% energy savings and futureproof Co-op’s estate.”
Energy360 DataView: A Landmark Collaboration Transforming Energy Engagement , British Gas Business and Utilidex
Driving Measurable Impact in Energy Management and Cost Efficiency , ClearVue
NG2 Connectivity: Powering Smarter, Greener Stores Together , Climate Energy Group & Co-op TSB
CORE Partners with University of Essex on Energy Efficiency Retrofit , CORE
Deploying AI-powered software to unlock a CO2 emissions reduction of almost 5,000 tonnes , EkkoSense and CBRE
Partnering with Waitrose to decarbonise its logistics fleet , Flexible Power Systems
Power in Partnerships: Collaborative Energy Excellence , Freedom Leisure
Sutton Dwellings Central London Retrofit , Kensa and Clarion Housing
Energy Pre-Planned Maintenance (PPM) for the Co-op , LoweConex
Russell Hall Hospital , Mitie
Empowering Sustainability: The Golden Star Solar Initiative , PROINSO
Solar PV and BMS Project , Sustainable Energy First and Spire Healthcare
Sustainability at The Midcounties Co-operative
Building Back Greener, DTEK
“Some outstanding achievements in very difficult circumstances.”
Ecological Alcohol , Ambipar
Building Back Greener: Resilience, Innovation and Independence , DTEK
#FightForLight Campaign , DTEK
Unlocking countries: accelerating the renewable transition across Europe , DTEK
The thin line between HEAT & COOL , ÉSECÈ Group
The RTO (Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer) energy recovery , Hyundai Motor Brasil
Green Care Innovations: Transforming Healthcare with Sustainable Energy Solutions , Mar Sleeva Medicity Hospital, Palai
Net zero 30 , paneser
Accelerating the Clean Energy Transition: Leadership Across Wind, Solar, and Storage Development , Siemens
TMA , The Hazardous Goods Companion
Decarbonising malt production, AMP Clean Energy
“Quite like the 12MW electric boiler taking displaced wind energy that the grid can't handle, however this amply illustrates a key issue with the grid that costs a fortune in payments turning off wind turbines.”
Decarbonising malt production with curtailed wind energy and biomass , AMP Clean Energy
Heat Reclaim System at Co-op Bramhope Store , Climate Energy
NG2 Connectivity Platform at Co-op Stores , Climate Energy
Decarbonising Waitrose Transport Refrigeration Units , Flexible Power Systems
Low-Carbon Initiatives in Leisure , Freedom Leisure
Visit a Heat Pump Programme , Nesta
The Co-op’s Six-Pillar Cooling and Heating Strategy , OMEGA Solutions (Cross Hills)
SAV Advanced Engineer Training , SAV Systems
Sustainability at The Midcounties Co-operative , The Midcounties Co-operative
Empowering Energy Consultants for a Low-Carbon Future , TrackZero
'Are you Sporting Solar?' , Utilita Energy
Net Zero Terrace, Electricity North West
“This is a good looking project, heating difficult to treat at a cost parity to gas is a big win. They have brought together an interesting combination of companies, Kensa, Urban Chain, as well as the DNOs and Grid.”
Helping data centres work towards net zero carbon emission goals , Clean Energy Capital
Net Zero Terrace , Electricity North West
Heat Highways , EnergiRaven
HYDESS , E.ON
The Community Heat Hub , GTC
Providing the industry with a solution to decarbonise today , Invica Industries
Sustainable Heat at Scale: The Welborne water-source heat network , Last Mile
Pioneering the path to net zero through energy flexibility , Octopus Energy
Constellation , UK Power Networks
Vision 2045 - Carbon Capture: A Waste(d) Opportunity , Viridor
Solar-powered air conditioning using PCM-ACStore, University of Nottingham
“The importance of sustainable cooling solutions is massive for meeting net zero targets and will be increasingly necessary as the climate warms. Energy storage it not just for batteries and this kind of thinking is needed to develop novel approaches to renewables and cooling.”
Daikin Multi+ , Daikin
CZ-HT High-Temperature Commercial Heat Pump , Daikin
Shoebox NX , Kensa
NIBE S735C Exhaust-Air Heat Pump , NIBE
Inta Hydra , Reeves
NEOS Electric Radiator , Trust Electric Heating
Solar-Powered Air Conditioning System Using PCM Energy Storage, University of Nottingham
Infrared Heating Panels , 2DHeat
Constellation, UK Power Networks
“High quality of entry that includes savings demonstrated and savings potential over timescales, collaborative approach with industry experts and stakeholders, innovation (in particular being able to use what is described as AI in a practical way), and real significant impacts beyond simple sustainability. Being able to improve grid capacity and resilience in the interim will be a huge step towards net zero as the UK moves away from fossil fuels, increasing electrification and the demand on our electrical infrastructure. From an ongoing management perspective, this product will be really important in ensuring our all electric future continues.”
Shortlist
Daikin Multi+ , Daikin
CZ-HT High-Temperature Commercial Heat Pump , Daikin
Shoebox NX , Kensa
NIBE S735C Exhaust-Air Heat Pump , NIBE
Inta Hydra , Reeves
NEOS Electric Radiator , Trust Electric Heating
Solar-Powered Air Conditioning System Using PCM Energy Storage, University of Nottingham
Infrared Heating Panels , 2DHeat
Winner Leading with Ethics, Equity, and Excellence, Utility Aid
“Really great forward-thinking organisation not focussed on AI etc, but the customer. They appreciate many customers are volunteers & support customers in finding value.”
Shortlist
Clean Energy Capital
Green Team Consulting
Redefining Energy Procurement Excellence and Transforming Business Sustainability , Northern Gas and Power
Prop Sustainable
Project RMB , Reduce My Bills
An Enterprise Solution to Procure, Manage and Analyse Renewable PPAs , RE24
Project T.I.E (Technology, International, Erase) , The Logical Utilities Company
Empowering Energy Consultants: The Future of Carbon Management , TrackZero
Leading with Ethics, Equity, and Excellence , Utility Aid
SHIELD, UK Power Networks
“The second time I've come across this initiative, and I love it. Loving the low cost aspect and the innovation. Well done!”
Shortlist
Biodegradable battery built from organic waste, Circular BioEnergy Technologies
Heat Highways , EnergiRaven
UK's First Industrial Steam Generating Heat Pump: Hepworth Brewery , Futraheat
BSI Certified Reconditioning of Boiler Parts , Heating Trade Supplies
Providing Customers with a Warm Cup of Coffee Heat , Invica Industries
SHIELD (Smart Heat and Intelligent Energy in Low-Income Districts) , UK Power Networks