Renewable energy awards aim to capture Highlands and Islands carbon clever innovators
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One of the biggest issues in the fight against climate change is the need to reduce our carbon emissions.
Its importance is also recognised by the second Highlands and Islands Renewable Energy Awards, organised by Highland News & Media, which publishes 18 newspaper titles across the north of Scotland, as well as monthly business magazine Executive.
Among the nine categories in line for awards at next month’s black-tie dinner is one which will recognise the best smart energy/carbon reduction project in the Highlands and Islands.
The winner of the award will be the project which shows an innovative approach, in design, technology or practice, which has the potential to set new standards in sustainability.
The project must have been completed or reached financial close within the last 24 months.
The award is aimed at encouraging a step forward in sustainability practice for the Highlands and Islands.
It is an ambition shared by environmental consultancy Nevis Environmental, based at Dochfour near Inverness, which is once again sponsoring the category.
General manager Rebecca Goddard said: “Nevis Environmental is thrilled to be once again supporting the Highlands and Islands Renewable Energy Awards through its sponsorship of the award for best smart energy/carbon reduction project.
“Nevis has been involved in the renewables sector for over a decade – advising clients on their planning and environmental requirements for projects both large and small scale, and therefore appreciate the need for innovation within our sector.
“Recognising the vital part that renewable energy plays in the decarbonise revolution has never been so important, and Nevis is proud to be supporting the very best of what the Highlands and Islands businesses have to offer in this fight against climate change.”
The second Highlands and Islands Renewable Energy Awards will take place at the Kingsmills Hotel in Inverness on Thursday, April 30, in front of an audience of 200 guests which will include some of the most influential figures in the world-leading Highlands and Islands renewable energy sector.
Potential award winners have until Saturday, March 28, to make their application.
For full details of how to enter or to book tickets for the three-course awards dinner, visit www.hnmedia.co.uk/renewable-energy-day
The awards are just part of Highlands and Islands Renewable Energy Day 2020, and follow the 11th Scottish Highland Renewable Energy Conference (SHREC), also held at the Kingsmills Hotel from 11am to 4pm.
This will bring together industry leaders and experts with policy makers for a mix of talks and
question-and-answer sessions looking at the latest developments in the renewable energy sector in the north. There will also be a special focus on climate change issues.
Both events are supported by leading independent law firm Harper Macleod, which launched SHREC in 2010 and has continued to back the event throughout the last decade.
SHREC is free to attend, but spaces are limited.
To register for a place, call 01463 796666 or visit www.harper-macleod.co.uk/events
