Ceredigion’s Energy Efficiency work recognised at the Wales Energy Efficiency Awards Ceremony
Ceredigion County Council beat stiff competition by winning the Regional Council/Local Authority Body of the Year category at the Wales 2024 Energy Efficiency Awards, held at Cardiff Marriott Hotel on Friday 5 July 2024. This award was sponsored by Improveasy.
Judges considered the nature, scale and scope of the work carried out, and a special emphasis was placed on successful integration of any Local or National Government Energy Efficiency schemes in the nominee's projects. The work was judged on:
• the impact it has had within the local community
• what the customers and local community have to say about the council
• what level of expertise the council has within its own teams
• what priority the council gives to tackling fuel poverty within its current plans
Ceredigion was also highly commended in the Regional Vulnerable Customer Support Organisation of the Year category. This category, sponsored by Consumer Energy Solutions, recognised a true commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable people through energy efficiency within its region.
The Council has been delivering the Local Authority ECO Flexible Eligibility scheme for several years. The scheme has helped households reduce their energy bills, tackle fuel poverty and reduce carbon emissions through the installation of heating systems, solar photovoltaic panels and associated insulation measures. This has improved the energy efficiency and thermal comfort of many Ceredigion homes and has been vital during the cost of living and energy crisis.
Councillor Matthew Vaux is the Cabinet Member responsible for the Housing Service. He said: “This award is a testament to the hard work of the Energy Efficiency team. Residents have benefitted from the savings and the extra comfort of better insulated homes throughout Ceredigion. If you think you could benefit from the scheme, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our award-winning team.”
For further information on the ECO4 Flex scheme and how to apply, visit the Council webpage: Local Authority ECO4 Flexible Eligibility - Ceredigion County Council or call the Housing Service on 01545 572105.