Council recognised for energy efficiency approach

Derby City Council has won an award recognising its commitment to promoting energy efficiency and supporting the local community.

It was recently named Regional Council of the Year at the East Midlands Energy Efficiency Awards after being nominated by delivery partner YES Energy Solutions.

Judges considered the scale and impact of the council’s work, how well it has used national and local energy schemes, the skills within its teams, and the priority given to tackling fuel poverty.

Working with YES Energy Solutions, the council has combined practical home improvements with independent energy advice and help to access government funding. The partnership has focused on homes that are costly to heat and on households most likely to be in fuel poverty.

Councillor Carmel Swan, the city council’s cabinet member for climate change, transport and public realm, said: “We understand that behind every cold home is a resident whose health, wellbeing and financial security may be affected by where they live.

“For us, energy efficiency is about improving lives as well as buildings.

“By helping residents make their homes warmer and cheaper to run, we are tackling fuel poverty and directly combatting climate change.

“This award is welcome recognition of what can be achieved when we work together with partners to build a cleaner, fairer, and more sustainable city for everyone.”