A SCHEME which aims to cut energy bills by installing low-carbon technology in social housing has won a national award.
Energise Barnsley (EB) has won the ‘Just Transition’ Scheme Award at the Green Energy Award Winners 2025.
It was noted as a project that explicitly aims to support fairness, equality and justice within the net zero energy transition.
Through the Smart Solar project, 75 homes received solar and battery installations, saving residents 66 per cent on bills and cutting CO2 by 700 tonnes annually.
The project created local jobs, encouraged self-sufficiency and has pioneered a replicable model using feed-in-tariff income for further solar installations.
Merlin Hyman, Regen chief executive, said: “The Green Energy Awards recognise the people and projects leading the UK’s transition to net zero energy.
“Decarbonising our energy system is a major challenge, but the inspiring achievements of all the nominees show what is achievable with the right framework.”
Andy Heald, an Energise Barnsley director, added: “Energise Barnsley was set up so that the local community is not left behind in the electricity market transition.
“We’ve put Energise Barnsley on the map and it was fantastic to see this recognised at a national level by the Green Energy Awards 2025.
“Our special thanks goes to Age UK Barnsley and National Energy Action who worked so well with us to deliver our award winning ‘Smart Solar’ project.
“And thanks to Regen and award sponsor Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks for the presentation night in Bristol.”
