Dudley's Energy Heroes 2011 

A Halesowen school, a Stourbridge-based community group and a private household were named the winners of Dudley’s Energy Heroes awards at a ceremony yesterday on the 12 July.

The annual award recognises the achievements of local communities, schools and individuals projects who are achieving long term reductions in energy use. and looking at alternative ways to generate their own energy.

All the projects showed considerable creativity in developing their own solutions to reduce their own energy use.

The winning projects received prize money, donated by sponsors Boss Design, Higgs & Sons, George Green LLP, REG Biopower.

Certificates and prize money were presented to a number of commended runners-up and certificates were presented to a range of projects that were recognised for their energy-saving activities.

The ceremony at the Eco Zone at Roberts Primary School was attended by the cabinet member for environment and culture Cllr David Stanley and director of Dudley Community Partnership Dennis Hodson as well as the nominees, winners and sponsors.

Councillor David Stanley, cabinet member for environment and culture, said: “It was very difficult task to pick the winners from such an excellent range of projects. There was such a variety of activities and projects which shows that there are so many ways, big and small, in which we can all play our part in our energy use.

“I hope that this year’s winners will encourage more people to do their bit. They show that taking action can save money and energy and be a lot of fun too. I would like to thank everyone who entered the awards and to our generous sponsors who have given their support throughout.”

The awards were organised by the Dudley Climate Change Group and sponsored by, Boss Design, George Green LLP, Living Fuels, Higgs & Sons, Dudley Council and Dudley Community Partnership. 

For more information about this years winners click here.