1:00pm Saturday 4th September 2010
AN energy efficiency and home improvement scheme in Hertfordshire has won two awards for its beneficial impact on the environment.
The Herts Essex Energy Partnership (HEEP) has won a national Green Apple Award, after being nominated in an environmental category.
Councillor Jean Heywood, environment portfolio holder for Hertsmere Borough Council, said: "The HEEP grant scheme is a great way for homeowners and private tenants to insulate their property and invest in heating systems by getting a grant from their local authority.
"We are delighted and proud that the scheme has been given the thumbs up in two separate award categories."
The Green Apple Awards take place each year, although this is the first time that HEEP has been nominated. The award will be collected at a ceremony at the House of Commons in November by a representative from Climate Energy who manage the scheme.
HEEP has also been shortlisted as a finalist in the Environmental Project category at the Hertfordshire Green Awards.
This is also the first time the scheme has entered the Hertfordshire Green Awards, and the winners will be announced at an event at The Priory in Hitchin on September 2.
HEEP consists of 15 local authorities, including Hertsmere Borough Council, that provide energy saving home improvement loans to residents.
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