Yorkshire based energy efficiency experts take home six awards at the finals of the National Energy Efficiency Awards. Oct 14, 2024

YES Energy Solutions, a community interest company dedicated to alleviating fuel poverty, enjoyed an incredible night of wins and recognition at the finals of the National Energy Efficiency Awards hosted in Birmingham.

The team at YES, scooped trophies in five out of the six awards they were nominated for, plus a special commendation in the remaining category.

The team won 1^st place for Funding Provider of the Year, in recognition of its management of energy efficiency improvements for vulnerable householders as part of the Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) fund. In addition, YES’ CEO Duncan McCombie won the prestigious National Energy Efficiency Champion of the Year for his passion and dedication to improve the lives of householders across Great Britain struggling to afford their energy costs.

CEO Duncan McCombie said, “I am delighted for the team at YES and humbled by my own award – so thank you. We are an amazing community business, and receiving recognition in every one of our categories is incredible. At YES it isn’t about personal glory, we see the huge value in collaborating with others across the sector to achieve the best outcomes for families who are living in cold homes and need our help.”

The 2^nd place wins were in the Vulnerable Customer Support category for YES’ free advice service, and Project Management Company category for the various free energy efficiency funding schemes YES delivers on behalf of local authorities. The team also received a Special Commendation for the National Multi-Measure Project with North Yorkshire Council.

In a highly competitive field of more than 20 nominations, YES’ operations director Katie Baker was runner up for Business Development Director of the Year for her contribution to the incredible growth of the company. “The growth of YES has been phenomenal – which means we’re helping more and more residents to lift them out of fuel poverty, while at the same time reducing their CO2 emissions. I’m grateful for the recognition, and so proud of the YES team. Above all, I’m proudest of the award for funding provider of the year, its crucial that YES can access government funding to transform the lives of people living in cold homes. We work with an amazing network of installers to deliver home improvements, and to be recognised by our peers is a great feeling ”

Dedicated teams at YES work to distribute millions of pounds of central and local government funding each year – securing YES’ win for Funding Provider of the Year.

YES also established a free Warmer Homes Advice line just 18 months ago to offer impartial, wrap-around support to households across England, Scotland and Wales to help them with energy saving advice and access to free insulation funding schemes.

“To be recognised for our Vulnerable Customer Support is a fantastic outcome for the whole of YES,” said Commercial director Alex Wilkes. “We have a brilliant team of energy experts who are delivering empathetic support every day. Last year alone we helped more than 11,000 residents to save £4.5 million from their annual energy costs, which has a life-changing impact for people who are finding the cost of living crisis especially challenging. If you feel we could help you, please just give us a call. It could make a huge difference with your energy costs.”

Photos from the 2024 National Energy Efficiency Awards. Photos courtesy of Jason Mitchell Photography

Photos from the 2024 National Energy Efficiency Awards. Photos courtesy of Jason Mitchell Photography

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