IoM energy awards to launch this year

Thursday, 4 June 2015 00:00

Energy awards are being launched this year to celebrate industrious practice in the workplace.

The Department of Economic Development is organising the event to recognise work by Manx organisations in minimising environmental damage.

There are currently over 120 'energy champions' across the Island - awarded for employing innovative energy-saving initiatives.

Director of energy policy Dr Ken Milne explains why it's necessary:

He says that the department works collaboratively with them to help promote good practice:

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