Okehampton Business Centre
Winner 2008: Best Small Reneable Energy Scheme (below 100 kW)
The Okehampton Business Centre is a beacon of sustainable construction in the region and is accredited with both BRE BREEAM and ICE CEEQUAL excellent awards. Built between spring 2006 and summer 2008, the project consists of a centre housing 13 offices and three workshops for new and emerging businesses. Renewable energy is generated from a 45 kW biomass boiler, a 6kW turbine and a 50 m2 photovoltaic array, which will offset 55% to 90% of the building's annual carbon dioxide emissions. Through a careful liaison and sighting process, the project successfully obtained the first planning permission for a wind turbine that the local authority has ever granted. The building also incorporates a wealth of sustainability and energy efficiency measures, from high levels of insulation to a sustainable drainage system. The Okehampton Business Centre provides a local showcase for a range of technologies and the learning from this exemplar project is being widely disseminated.
Runners up
- The Rolle Estate Office at Clinton Devon Estates
- Woolsery Village Hall
Award Categories
Best Business Innovation
This award recognises the best new product, process or service that has been developed by a South West based company. View the winner
Most Proactive Local Authority
This award is designed to recognise the crucial role local authorities can play in supporting renewable energy, through policies and actions to support the growth of the sector and generating green heat or power on their own land and buildings. View the winner
Best Renewable Energy Scheme
An award for a South West renewable energy scheme that breaks new ground and delivers significant carbon savings, or promises them through its ability to be replicated. We are keen to receive nominations across all technologies. View the winner
Installer of the year
This award recognises the renewable energy installer that stands out as an exemplar to other installers in the south west. Over the past 12 months they should have increased the number of installations or megawatts that they’ve installed, explored new opportunities, carried out high-quality work, and be recognised by customers for their high level of service. View the winner
Best Housing Scheme
An award for a south west home or a housing development which generates its own renewable energy in an innovative way and minimises its carbon footprint. View the winner
