Guidance is given here on what the judges will be looking for, plus a few examples of how the criteria could be demonstrated in the nomination though these are not exhaustive.
1. Does the activity involve long-term reduction of energy use?
This assesses whether the activities will sustain a reduction in energy usage over time. For example:
Energy management e.g. installing energy saving measures or reducing car travel
Application of renewable energy technologies e.g. solar panels, groundsource heat pumps, wind turbines
Arrangements made for long term reduction of energy use e.g. an explanation of how the energy savings will be sustained, the planned length of the energy saving or whether any member of the project team has taken responsibility for monitoring long - term reduction of energy use
2. What have you learnt and what can others learn from your activity?
This assesses whether activities offer an opportunity for widespread community learning. For example:
Activities from which others can learn from and replicate e.g. environmental audits, newsletters, workshops or building projects
Learning points also extend to the wider community, group or organisation which have instigated the project, for example have they undertaken research, got involved in project development or found sources of funding?
3. Does the activity demonstrate creativity and originality?
This assesses whether activities demonstrate creativity and originality. For example:
Any firsts for the borough. e.g, flagship projects which demonstrate an original approach
Evidence of creative thinking, e.g. a novel approach to fund raising, community involvement or applications of technology
4. How does the activity demonstrate energy saving?
This assesses whether the activity can demonstrate energy savings. For example:
