A total of 14 winners will be announced at ceremony at the Royal Geographical Society in London on 20 June, with prizes to be awarded of £10,000 – £20,000.
Sarah Butler-Sloss, founder director of Ashden, said: “Some say sustainable energy is a luxury we can’t afford. But it’s a huge opportunity. From Cumbria to Cornwall, our 2013 finalists are showing that what’s good for the planet is also good for people, good for business, and good for the economy. Together they are helping build a sustainable energy revolution.”
Finalists for the UK Ashden Awards are:
-Sustainable Energy Academy/United House
-Monodraught Ltd: COOL-PHASE
-National Energy Action, Newcastle
-Wadebridge Renewable Energy Network, Cornwall
-Breathing Buildings Limited, Cambridge
-OVESCO, Lewes, East Sussex
-KiWi Power Ltd