Awards

YES Energy Solutions is an award winning Community Interest Company

We’ve won a host of awards for our proactive partnerships and energy saving projects. It’s great to have been recognised by the wider industry for our critical work and commitment to reducing CO2 and alleviating fuel poverty.


Recent Awards

Yorkshire and the Humber Energy Efficiency Awards 2024

We won Regional Vulnerable Customer Support Organisation of the Year for our variety of support schemes in Yorkshire.


East Midlands Energy Efficiency Awards 2024

We were awarded Large Scale Project of the Year, for our work on LAD and HUG funding in partnership with Derby City Council and Renderclad Ltd.


FSB Community Award - Yorkshire and The Humber 2024


For our above-and-beyond approach to supporting customers with high energy bills, the Federation of Small Businesses awarded us as the local winner of the Community Award.


Sheffield Hallam Help to Grow Awards 2024

Sheffield Hallam University awarded YES Energy Solutions the Best Business Growth award, for the innovation and implementation of various schemes and significant upscaling of the business in the last year.


Collaboration Network Awards 2023

Commercial director Alex Wilkes, Business Development Manager Alex Krzesinski and CEO Duncan McCombie headed to the Collaboration Network Awards in Birmingham.

We were a silver winner of The Vulnerability Award, and Duncan was a winner of a Special Recognition award.


East Midlands Energy Efficiency Awards 2023

We won Large Scale Project of the Year at the Regional Energy Efficiency Awards, for our work on the Lincolnshire Home Energy Upgrade Scheme.

Through the scheme, we installed 246 measures across Lincolnshire homes, making annual bill savings of £96,688.


Yorkshire and Humberside Energy Efficiency Awards 2023

Our North Yorkshire Home Efficiency Fund won Large Scale Project of the Year at the Regional Energy Efficiency Awards.

We provided 340 energy efficiency measures in homes across North Yorkshire, reaching annual bill savings of £127,826.


National Energy Efficiency Awards 2022

Actor and comedian Hugh Dennis joined the YES Team at the Hilton Metrople Birmingham as we were awarded first place in the Project Management Company of the Year category.

We were also awarded second, third and special commendation respectively in three other categories.


Yorkshire and Humberside Energy Efficiency Awards

Vulnerable Customer Support award

Our project with rehabilitation charity Alpha House Calderdale lead tot the installation of fully funded central heating in 10 properties.

The evening was held at Cedar Court Hotel in Huddersfield and brought together energy efficiency companies and installers from across the region to celebrate achievements in the industry.


EDIE Sustainability Leaders Awards 2022

Energy Management Project of the Year - The North Yorkshire Warm Homes Fund

Our 150+ first time central heating scheme alongside Hambleton, Richmondshire, Ryedale and Scarborough Borough district councils won the highly prestigious award.

One of only a handful of SME's on the night, YES triumphed over the likes of large corporations Aviva, UK Power Networks and Powerstar.


National Energy Efficiency Awards 2020/21

Project Management Company of the Year

For the second time in a row, we won Project Management Company of the Year at the National Energy Efficiency Awards for our numerous schemes alongside local authorities.

Insulation Project of the Year - The Scunthorpe Communities Regeneration Scheme

Our LAD funded scheme alongside North Lincolnshire Council and EWI installer Renderclad was named the best fabric scheme of the year.

The scheme provided 163 households with fully funded EWI, improving the efficiency of park homes and system built houses for vulnerable residents.

Funding Provider of the Year

YES came second in the highly competitive Funding Provider of the Year category. We previously won the award in 2018 and have been recognised as one of the top funding providers for the last five years.

Boiler and Central Heating Project of the Year - The North Yorkshire Warm Homes Fund

Having won at the Yorkshire regional Energy Efficiency Awards, the project went on to receive a special commendation award at the Nationals. YES managed the project on behalf of North Yorkshire CC, Hambleton BC, Richmondshire DC, Ryedale DC and Scarborough BC.


Yorkshire and Humberside Energy Efficiency Awards 2020

The North Yorkshire Warm Homes Fund - Regional Large Scale Project of the Year

Managed by YES Energy Solutions, the project was awarded for providing over 100 fully funded central heating to vulnerable householders in Yorkshire.

The North Yorkshire Warm Homes Fund was managed on behalf of a consortium of councils which included Hambleton, Ryedale, Richmondshire and Scarborough.


NEA Heat Hero Awards 2020

Emma Blackburn - Heat Hero

Emma Blackburn our projects administrator was recognised as a Heat Hero at the Houses of Parliament in January for her work helping vulnerable residents receive funding to help them afford to heat their homes.


Utility Week Awards 2019

Utility Partner of the Year - Customer Solutions

Attended by over 1,400 professionals, the Utility Week Awards is a highly coveted event that celebrates and rewards performance and innovation across the industry.

We were recognised for helping energy companies provide funding for vulnerable customers in fuel poverty for the installation of A-rated boilers and insulation.


National Energy Efficiency Awards 2019

Project Management Company of the Year

We were awarded Project Management Company of the Year at the National Energy Efficiency Awards in Birmingham on the 27th of September.

YES Energy Solutions were commended for our numerous schemes with councils, charities and housing associations that have helped over 5,000 residents in the last financial year.

Business Development Manager of the Year (Katie Baker)

YES Energy Solutions' Business Development Manager, Katie Baker, achieved second place in the highly contested category.

Katie was recognised for building a wide range of partnerships with energy companies, councils, and housing associations to fund numerous schemes.

Insulation and Fabric Project of the Year

Our project alongside the Ministry of Defence and Amey came third in the Insulation and Fabric Project of the Year category.

The project boasted huge scale, improving over 300 homes of hard working service men, women and their families.

Funding Provider of the Year

Our run of wins for the last two years in the Funding Provider couldn't last, however we were still recognised for our extensive work, receiving a special commendation.


Yorkshire and Humberside Energy Efficiency Awards 2019

Vulnerable Customer Campaigner of the Year

YES Energy Solutions were crowned 'Vulnerable Customer Support Campaigner of the Year' at the Yorkshire and Humberside Energy Efficiency Awards in July.

We were awarded for our multiple Yorkshire energy efficiency schemes in which funding is secured for residents suffering from fuel poverty due to very high fuel bills.

Find out more about our Vulnerable Customer Support Campaigner win at the Yorkshire Energy Efficiency Awards

Large Scale Project of the Year

Our Doncaster Central Heating Scheme in partnership with Doncaster Council was Highly Commended at the awards.

Find out more about the Doncaster Central Heating Scheme


South East Energy Efficiency Awards 2019

Large Scale Project of the Year

The Trenchard Park regeneration scheme won Large Scale Project of the Year at the South East Energy Efficiency Awards. Amey managed the project alongside Synergize, with YES managing ECO funding, to improve the energy efficiency of 73 Ministry of Defence homes in Bordon, Hampshire.

The scheme installed external wall insulation, loft insulation, and energy efficient windows and doors to properties housing hard working Ministry of Defence personnel and their families.

Find out more about the project's win.


South West Energy Efficiency Awards 2019

Small Scale Project of the Year

Our innovative park home insulation scheme, in partnership with Teignbridge District Council, won South West Small Scale Project of the Year at the Regional Energy Efficiency Awards.

12 residents had external wall insulation (EWI) fitted to their park homes in the scheme, many of whom would have otherwise been unable to afford the measures without funding.

Find out more about the Teignbridge park home scheme win.


NEA Heat Hero Awards 2018

Katie Baker Heat Hero

Our Head of Operations, Katie Baker, was crowned a Heat Hero at the House of Commons for her commitment to helping vulnerable residents keep warm for less.

During the 2017-18 financial year Katie developed 16 energy efficiency projects saving residents over £37,000,000 in lifetime fuel bills.


Find out more about Katie's Heat Hero Award


Halifax Courier Business Awards 2018

Green Champion of the Year

Green Champion of the Year

YES Energy Solutions' SHEQ Compliance Administrator, Thomas Hoyle, was named Green Champion of the Year at the Halifax Courier Business Awards 2018.

This is the second year in a row that YES Energy Solutions have taken the title for our commitment to carbon reduction.

Halifax Business Awards 2018

Find out more about the Halifax Courier Business Awards 2018.


Women in Housing Awards 2018

Finance, Governance or Compliance Team of the Year

Women in Housing Awards ceremony

YES Energy Solutions' Funding & Compliance team were announced as Team of the Year at the Women in Housing Awards 2018 ceremony at the Old Emirates Trafford in Manchester.

Presented to them by comedian Jo Caulfield, the awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of outstanding women in housing, highlighting the amazing work our team do to ensure the effective delivery and compliance of our energy saving installations.

Women in Housing Awards ceremony

Find out more about the Women in Housing Awards 2018.


National Energy Efficiency Awards 2018

Funding Provider of the Year

National Energy Efficiency Awards 2018

YES Energy Solutions was crowed Funding Provider of the Year for the second year in a row at the prestigious National Energy Efficiency Awards in Birmingham.

The award was presented to the team by Sir Lenny Henry at the energy efficiency sector’s largest award ceremony.

Funding Provider 2018

Business Development Manager of the Year - 2nd Place

Our Head of Operations, Katie Baker, was commended at the 2018 National Energy Efficiency Awards for her effective working processes and leadership skills, placing second in the Business Development Manager of the Year category.

Business Development Manager - 2nd Place

Find out more about the National Energy Efficiency Awards 2018.


West Midlands Energy Efficiency Awards 2018

Large Scale Project (>250k) of the Year

YES Energy Solutions was crowned winner of the Large Scale Project category at the Regional Energy Efficiency Awards 2018 for West Midlands.

The Award Ceremony took place in Coventry at the Double Tree Hilton, and was awarded in recognition of our Redditch EWI Scheme.


Find out more about the Regional West Midlands Energy Efficiency Awards 2018.


National Energy Efficiency and Healthy Homes Awards 2017

National Funding Provider of the Year

YES Energy Solutions topped the category for best Funding Provider at the energy efficiency sector's largest awards ceremony. The team were presented their award by Sir Lenny Henry at the Hilton Metropole Hotel in Birmingham.

We also got a special commendation in the ‘Project Management Company of the Year’ category.


Find out more about our win at the 2017 National Energy Efficiency Awards.


APSE Service Awards 2017

Best Housing, Regeneration or New Build Initiative


YES Energy Solutions and North Lincolnshire Council winning Best Housing Initiative at the 2017 APSE Service Awards.

YES Energy Solutions' innovative Park Home insulation scheme with North Lincolnshire Council was named "Best Housing, Regeneration or New Build Initiative" by The Association for Public Service Excellence as part of their 2017 Service Awards.



Find out more about the APSE Service Awards.


Halifax Business Awards 2017

Green Champion of the Year


YES Energy Solutions was named Green Champion of the Year at the 2017 Halifax Business Awards for commitment to sustainability and action on climate change at a local and national level.



Find out more about the Halifax Business Awards


National Energy Efficiency & Retrofit Awards 2016

Fuel Poverty Campaigner of the Year - Winner


YES Energy Solutions was crowed top fuel poverty campaigner at the prestigious National Energy Efficiency & Retrofit Awards in Birmingham. We were praised for our commitment to supporting vulnerable communities across the country and helping residents reap the benefits of the latest funding opportunities for energy saving installations.



Funding Provider of the Year - 2nd Place

Our funding team was commended at the 2016 National Energy Efficiency & Retrofit Awards for their dedication to helping SME installers develop their businesses. YES Energy Solutions came second place for Funding Provider of the Year, showing expertise in building a robust national supply chain and funding platform for accredited contractors.



Project Management Company of the Year - 3rd Place

Our project management capabilities were celebrated at the 2016 National Energy Efficiency & Retrofit Awards where we came third place in the Project Management category. This accolade highlights a successful year of innovative area based schemes, helping a range of different communities save energy and money.



Find out more about our success at the National Energy Efficiency and Retrofit Awards


NEA Heat Hero Awards 2016

Ian Calvert Heat Hero

Our Domestic Sales Manager, Ian Calvert was selected as one of 15 winners from a pool of over 60 entries at the NEA Heat Hero Awards. He was praised for going over and above the call of duty, helping vulnerable householders improve the thermal efficiency of their Park Homes. Ian ensured that people in the greatest of need were prioritised and even carried out some of the insulation work himself to ensure resident received maximum benefits.


Find out more about Ian’s Heat Hero award


Worcester E2020 Awards 2016

Partnership of the Year


YES Energy Solutions’ Heat Pumps for Park Homes scheme with Paynes Plumbing and Heating and Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council won Partnership of the Year at the Worcester E2020 Awards. The project helped a series of Park Home residents living off the mains gas network, embrace the benefits of renewable heating. 30 Air to Air Heat Pump units were installed at Attwood Close Park near Basingstoke town centre.


Find out more about our Worcester E2020 Awards


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