Energy
Energy Awards
The Energy Awards acknowledge the achievements of local businesses and public sector organisations in reducing their energy consumption and improving the efficiency of their organisations.
There are six awards in total; three awards presented for local businesses and three awards for government organisations.
If your organisation has an energy efficiency success story to tell then let us know about it and enter one of the following three categories:
- Best Innovation
- Best Practice
- Biggest Savings
The categories are the same for local businesses and for government organisations.
For further information contact Richard Cuthbert – email richard.cuthbert@gov.im or tel +44 1624 682367
Green Business Loans
The scheme has been designed to provide flexible financing options to all types of organisations seeking to make their operations more efficient and lower their energy costs. The scheme offers a loan of 100% towards the cost of projects that improve energy efficiency and can be arranged from £1,000 up to a maximum level of assistance of £20,000 per project.
Read more about Green Business Loans and how to apply.
Energy Champions
The Department of Economic Development offers training for energy champions in commercial organisations and through the Business Support Scheme provides assistance towards an energy survey to identify energy efficiency projects within the organisation for the energy champion to implement.
The department has assisted the commercial sector to train 84 energy champions within their organisations.
An Energy Champion is a nominated individual within an organisation who receives training in energy efficiency and is responsible for pursuing and implementing energy saving projects within their organisation.
The department is currently reviewing the course to design training to suit specific audiences rather than deliver a general overview.
For information contact Richard Cuthbert on +44 1624 682367 or email richard.cuthbert@gov.im
Energy Expo
The Energy Expo marquee at the Royal Manx Agricultural Show will feature energy efficiency solutions for commercial and domestic properties with stands from the Department of Economic Development, in partnership with EcoVannin.
Ecovannin
The EcoVannin partnership is a new collaboration between three of the Island's best known green groups, two key Government departments and Manx Utilities Authority. It facilitates the delivery of a number of strategic work streams, each playing a role in delivering secure, productive and environmentally beneficial outcomes for the community, businesses and the environment - including support for new technologies, business models and opportunities.
The initiative provides an excellent opportunity for organisations and individuals to get involved in the Island's journey towards sustainability.
