2025 Green Energy & Renewables Award Nominees

Ed Miliband has been instrumental in establishing Great British Energy, the UK's new publicly-owned clean energy company. In July 2024, the UK government published the Great British Energy founding statement and launched the Great British Energy Partnership to accelerate energy independence. In March 2025, Miliband announced that Great Br

Ed Miliband has been instrumental in establishing Great British Energy, the UK's new publicly-owned clean energy company. In July 2024, the UK government published the Great British Energy founding statement and launched the Great British Energy Partnership to accelerate energy independence. In March 2025, Miliband announced that Great British Energy will also work with local authorities to develop community-owned renewable energy projects, ensuring benefits are shared with local communities.

Gillian Martin has been advancing Scotland's approach to green energy as Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy. In September 2024, Martin launched Scotland's Green Industrial Strategy, which aims to position Scotland as a leader in renewable energy technologies and create 77,000 jobs in the green economy by 2035. Martin has overseen S

Gillian Martin has been advancing Scotland's approach to green energy as Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy. In September 2024, Martin launched Scotland's Green Industrial Strategy, which aims to position Scotland as a leader in renewable energy technologies and create 77,000 jobs in the green economy by 2035. Martin has overseen Scotland's Circular Economy Waste Route Map 2030, which connects waste reduction with renewable energy through biogas and waste-to-energy technologies.

Sarah Jones has promoted hydrogen power development as a key component of the UK's energy transition. In April 2025, Jones announced £400 million in funding for new hydrogen power projects, including electrolytic hydrogen production facilities and hydrogen storage infrastructure. These projects aim to deliver 125 MW of electrolysis capaci

Sarah Jones has promoted hydrogen power development as a key component of the UK's energy transition. In April 2025, Jones announced £400 million in funding for new hydrogen power projects, including electrolytic hydrogen production facilities and hydrogen storage infrastructure. These projects aim to deliver 125 MW of electrolysis capacity by 2030, supporting the target of 10 GW of low-carbon hydrogen production by that date.

Anna Railton has been implementing practical clean energy solutions at the local level in Oxford. In February 2025, she led schemes to help Oxford community groups reduce their carbon footprint through energy efficiency measures and renewable energy installations. Railton has also introduced initiatives to offer free charging for electric

Anna Railton has been implementing practical clean energy solutions at the local level in Oxford. In February 2025, she led schemes to help Oxford community groups reduce their carbon footprint through energy efficiency measures and renewable energy installations. Railton has also introduced initiatives to offer free charging for electric vehicle owners, helping to overcome one of the main barriers to EV adoption.

Minesh Parekh has pioneered innovative financing for climate projects through Sheffield's Climate Bond scheme. In December 2024, Parekh helped develop this groundbreaking initiative which aims to raise £1 million from community investors to fund local environmental projects. The bonds pay 1.5% interest over a 5-year term and will fund pro

Minesh Parekh has pioneered innovative financing for climate projects through Sheffield's Climate Bond scheme. In December 2024, Parekh helped develop this groundbreaking initiative which aims to raise £1 million from community investors to fund local environmental projects. The bonds pay 1.5% interest over a 5-year term and will fund projects including energy-efficient retrofits for council buildings, solar panel installations, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.