NEA has been triumphant at the Micropower Awards 2009, winning the Key Project category for their work on making microgeneration technologies more accessible to people living in park homes.
The awards were presented in the Gladstone Library at One Whitehall Place on 29 April, and were hosted by author and broadcaster Penney Poyzer and presented by the president of the Micropower Council, Baroness Maddock.
Baroness Maddock commented: "We were delighted with the quality of the entries this year, which represent the growing strength of the industry and demonstrate the extent to which microgeneration technology is becoming increasingly mainstream and gaining wider public acceptance. The judges were very impressed by the breadth of applications - from individuals, businesses and local authorities as well as the microgeneration industry and fuel poverty and environmental organisations."
NEA was commended for its work on behalf of residents of park homes. NEA has worked, with the support of Scottish and Southern Energy, Heatking and Mould Growth Consultants, to develop heating improvements and lobby for their inclusion in government grant schemes.
NEA's chief executive Jenny Saunders said: "Our work with people who live in park homes is a great example of how NEA can really make a difference. I'm delighted that we've been recognised with this prestigious award and would like to thank our sponsors for their support."
Congratulations also go to NEA members and business supporters who scooped awards on the night.
Harrogate Borough Council won in the Public Sector category for their work running a ground source heat pump installation scheme which has had a major impact on reducing fuel poverty, improving tenants' living conditions and reducing carbon emissions.
The Innovation category was won by Baxi for the Ecogen microCHP unit which is seen as a potential successor to condensing boilers. The judges also highly commended British Gas and Mitsubishi Electric in this category.
The winner of the 2009 Outstanding Personal Contribution Award went to Neil Schofield from Worcester, Bosch Group for his instumental work in raising awareness of the importance of heat in the climate change debate.