Advocate Award

The NGO, campaign, publication or association that has done most to enhance awareness of renewables in the public and/or key opinion formers.

2009 Winners

For the first time in the history of the awards the judges found two entries which both deserved to win and decided upon two winners.

The RE-Charge Scheme (Kirklees Council)

Who introduced the first scheme of its kind in the UK to provide interest free loans to homeowners for renewable technologies, repaid when the house is sold.

Renewable Tariff Campaign (Friends of Earth and the Tariff coalition.)

Who built an impressive coalition of supporters for renewable energy feed-in-tariffs. working with Lords and MP's led by Alan Simpson; the campaign overturned previous government policy and got into the Energy Act.

Runner up

Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership for their leadership on Carbon and Sustainibilty reporting.

Ecobuild (IBE Ltd)

Infinis Energy Challenge

Institute of Domestic Energy Assessors

Renewable opportunity audits (Onsite Renewables)

“Sustainable Energy - without the hot air” (David J C MacKay)

Champion Award

An executive, academic, minister, civil servant, consultant or other individual, who deserves recognition in the sector

2009 Winner

Alan Simpson MP

John Baldwin (CNG Services)

Mervyn Bowden (Marks & Spencer)

Ian Irvine (SgurrEnergy)

Phil Maud (Morrisons)

Rt Hon. Ed Miliband MP

Company Award

The industry participant, which has done most during the year to advance UK renewables

2009 Winner

Dulas Ltd

Runners up

ScottishPower Renewables

SgurrEnergy

Solarcentury

Shortlisted Nominees

BiogenGreenfinch

EarthEnergy Limited

Eco2 Limited

Kensa Engineering Ltd

Microgeneration Ltd

Plug into the Sun

Developer Award

Innovative development plans for a new renewable energy project, process or plant which is well advanced through the design and consenting process, but not yet in operation.

2009 Winner

Marine Current Turbines Ltd

for their SeaGen tidal turbine.

Runners up

Enviroparks Hirwaun

Shortlisted Nominees

The San Carlos Bioenergy Project (Bronzeoak Ltd)

The Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (Buro Happold)

Hammerfest Strom (ScottishPower Renewables)

Installer Award

A completed renewable energy project, process or plant which is has entered into operation.

2009 Winner

Future Heating Ltd

for Birmingham City Council Care Homes

Runner up

Moorlands Community Centre (Southern Solar Ltd)

Short listed Nominees

Plymstock Library and Apartments (N G Bailey & Co Ltd)

Jesmond swimming pool Solar Project

Innovator Award

Any innovative new renewable energy device, invention or application.

2009 Winner

Aquamarine Power Limited

for OYSTER®

Runners up

PV concentrator system (Silicon CPV)

and

Shortlisted Nominees

Glycerine CHP (Aquafuel)

Good Energy HotROCs

Fuel cell aeroplane (Intelligent Energy)

Third generation biofuels (Oxford Catalysts)

Power Purchase Agreement (Utilyx)

Region Award

Initiative or policy by local authorities or regional agencies to encourage the take-up of renewable energy in a specific region of the UK

2009 Winner

Community Energy Scotland

Runner up

Durham County Council

Shortlisted Nominees

Future Energy Yorkshire

One NorthEast Regional Development Agency

United Welsh (Upper Wood Street)

Pioneer Award

An organisation outside the sustainable energy industry, pioneering the use of renewable fuels, heat or power.

2009 Winner

The Co-operative Group

Runners up

Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc

and

South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust Northern Ireland

Shortlisted Nominees

Rural Development Initiatives Ltd.

Thomas Vale Construction

Product Award

New Award Category for 2009 - For any innovative new renewable energy product, introduced onto the market since the start of 2008.

2009 Winner

AGC water turbine control (DEIF UK Ltd)

Runner up

Naturalwatt Microgrid® Controller

Shortlisted Nominees

ORC Electricity Generating Equipment (Freepower Ltd)

Liquid Bio Methane (Gasrec Ltd)

Ecodan air source heat pump (Mitsubishi Electric)

ST1 solar collector (Solaesthetic)