What are the judges looking for in entries?

Demonstrable results

This is a key criterion for a successful application. Projects must be able to demonstrate how effective they have been in delivering energy savings. Your application should include facts and figures on how the project has been successful in reducing energy usage and/or promoting energy efficiency.

Environmental impact

Has your project taken account of wider environmental issues beyond energy use?  For example, has the project addressed the use of water, waste management or other resources?

Financial and other savings

Did your project save money for your organisation? Were there any other associated cost and resource savings?

Impact on customers, audiences and end-users

How have your customers or end-users been considered and/or engaged in the development of the project?

Innovation and creativity

Does your project involve innovative technologies or a novel approach, or does it demonstrate a different approach to a traditional problem?

Inspirational and replicable

By showcasing successful examples of energy efficiency projects and initiatives we hope to encourage others to follow in their footsteps. Your project should therefore be inspirational, replicable, transferable and not so complex as to discourage reproduction elsewhere.