AFBI is shortlisted in the 2015 Action Renewables Awards

Research and technology being employed at the Environment and Renewable Energy Centre at AFBI Hillsborough has been shortlisted in the 2015 Action Renewables Awards, which recognise and reward leaders and advocates in the field of renewables across Northern Ireland. Now in their seventh year, these prestigious industry awards, sponsored by Tughans Solicitors and electricity supplier Vayu, are gearing up for their biggest year yet, set to take place at the historic Belfast Harbour Commissioner’s Office on Friday 27th March 2015.

Speaking on behalf of Action Renewables, Nicola Branagh, Business Development Manager said, “Not only have we been delighted by the increased number of entries in this year’s Action Renewables Association Awards, but the high calibre of submissions has made this year’s judging especially exciting.  We look forward to acknowledging the winners at our awards luncheon later this month.”

Terry Waugh, Deputy Director, Action Renewables, commented: “As more individuals and organisations begin to see the value of installing renewables and implementing renewables practices, we have seen the quality of entries increase year-on-year.  Northern Ireland is setting an example of how renewables can successfully be put into practice, and our awards will acknowledge those who are leading the way in establishing best practice and providing a strong example for others.”
The full list of shortlisted entries includes:
Best Renewables Installation within the Education, Healthcare and Public Sector

Agri-Food & Biosciences Institute – Environment and Renewable Energy Centre, Belfast
Cavan & Monaghan Education and Training Board
Queen’s University Belfast, nominated by Edina Manufacturing
Solmatix, Nutt’s Corner, Antrim
South West College – Centre for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technologies (CREST), Enniskillen
Best Community Renewable Energy Project
Camphill Community Group, Glencraig
Poyntzpass Community Regeneration Company Ltd
The STEM Project, Armagh
Best Energy Saving SME
The Mourne Lodge, Kilkeel
RNN Communications Ltd, Ballynahinch
Tory Bush Cottages, Newcastle
Best Planning for Renewable Energy Project
Edina Manufacturing, Lisburn & Williams Industrial Services, Newtownabbey
Ross Planning, Cookstown
Best Promotion of Sustainable Transport
Business Services Organisation, Belfast
Most Environmentally Sustainable Construction Project
H&J Martin, Belfast
NI Water, Stoneyford 
Paul McAllister Architects, Portadown
Most Successful Renewable Electricity Installation
Choice Housing / Oaklee Trinity, Belfast
Glenwherry Wind, Ballymena
Kingspan, Portadown
SALIIS, Carryduff
WIS Group, Newtownabbey
Most Successful Renewable Heat Installation
BS Holding Ltd, Belfast
Dimplex Renewables, Craigavon
I & T Forgrave, Ballymoney
Outstanding Award for Work in the Renewable Energy Sector in NI
Alternative Heat, Castlewellan
Conor McCrossan – KES Solar, Drumquin, Tyrone
David Surplus – B9 Energy, Larne
Neil O’Brien – Chairman of Northern Ireland Solar Trade Association
South West College – CREST, Enniskillen 

Notes to editors: 

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