ADE Awards 2025 Finalists
The Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE) today announced the finalists for the ADE Awards 2025.
The Decentralised Energy Awards will be presented at a gala dinner on Wednesday 12th November at Church House, Westminster, sponsored by EON, Bevan Brittan and InstaGroup. Tickets are available from https://adeawards.co.uk
The Finalists for the 2025 ADE Awards are:
Demand Award – Finalists
AMP Clean Energy – Simpsons Malt
A UK-first, AMP’s energy centre at Simpsons Malt uses a flexible electric boiler and biomass to convert surplus wind power into industrial heat, decarbonising heat while preventing 40 GWh of renewable energy from being curtailed.
Flexitricity, Exergy3 – Annandale Distillery
Flexitricity is optimising Exergy3’s thermal energy storage system to displace gas boilers used to create steam in the distilling process, enabling the UK’s first low-carbon whisky by charging the thermal storage system using excess wind generation.
Octopus Energy – Intelligent Octopus
Intelligent Octopus is a fully-integrated product now empowering over 300,000 customers to directly benefit from flexibility across all major consumer energy assets. Intelligent Octopus tariffs showcase trailblazing innovation and are now live in seven countries.
Ohme – CrowdFlex
Crowdflex is the UK’s largest domestic flexibility trial. Ohme, the UK’s largest home EV charging network, recruited 8,800 drivers, delivered £400k in rewards, and boosted EV plug-in rates by over 40%, proving that everyday drivers can support the energy transition at scale.
Passiv UK – Passiv Smart Thermostat
Passiv UK’s Passiv Smart Thermostat is the first thermostat designed specifically for heat pumps. It simplifies control, lowers heating bills by 30%, and boosts heat pump COP by 17%
Heat Networks Award – Finalists
Arup – University of Exeter
The University of Exeter’s HNRB programme is derisking heat network connections for 74 buildings. Combining empirical low-temperature testing, detailed surveys and modelling, it delivers designs for statement buildings and a full business case.
E.ON – Silvertown, Newham
E.ON’s ectogrid™ at Silvertown is the UK’s first large-scale 5th Generation District Heating network. This decentralised, bidirectional system enables energy sharing between buildings, harnessing local ambient and waste heat to cut carbon emissions by up to 88%.
FairHeat – Richmond Park Avenue, Sheffield
The Richmond Park Retrofit, delivered by FairHeat in partnership with Great Places Housing Group, transformed a legacy heat network serving 299 homes. The project achieved a 40% reduction in heat losses, 23% lower gas consumption, and enhanced resident comfort, safety, and sustainability.
GLA – Local Energy Accelerator
London’s Local Energy Accelerator was a 5-year, £9.4m project that supported the development and delivery of clean, decentralised energy. 43 projects supported by the Accelerator are set to reduce annual carbon emissions by almost 500,000 tonnes and to install over 100MW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.
Last Mile – Welborne Garden Village Heat Network
Last Mile, with design and build partner Rendesco, is delivering the UK’s largest ambient water-source heat network at Welborne, providing low-carbon heat, cooling and hot water to 700 homes and community buildings. The development will grow to 6000 homes.
Vattenfall – Midlothian Energy Network (MEL)
MEL is a 50/50 joint-venture between Midlothian Council and Vattenfall. Utilising surplus heat from a local waste plant, the MEL heat network will serve over 3,500 homes in its first phase, saving over 2,500 tonnes of CO₂ annually.
Vital Energi, Ener-Vate, and The Peel Group – Mersey Heat Network
The £28m Mersey Heat Network is a pioneering project that will transform how heat and hot water is supplied across Liverpool City Centre. It will cut carbon emissions by around 2,000 tonnes annually whilst delivering real, measurable benefits to building occupants.
Leadership in Diversity Award - Finalists
CubeLynx
CubeLynx promotes diversity and employs financial modellers who are neurodiverse, particularly those who are Autistic. CubeLynx also advocates and raises awareness to support greater employment of people with neurodiversities within the energy and finance sectors.
Ramboll
The District Energy and Master Planning Department at Ramboll is at the forefront of driving towards a more equitable, diverse and inclusive world. This is manifested in all aspect of the team's work: the projects they undertake, the members of the team they recruit and the role they play as individuals in their community.
Rising Star Award - Finalists
Adam Dadabhoy, Ramboll
Adam is a Consultant in Ramboll’s Energy Strategy and Planning Team. Over two years, he has helped shape Ramboll’s energy planning discipline, supported new graduates, and developed strong technical and strategic skills, contributing to the mission of advancing district heating in the UK.
Cathy Olphin, Switch2
With expertise in ESG strategy, stakeholder engagement, and carbon reduction planning, Cathy combines industry knowledge with academic rigour as she completes her PhD on Low-Carbon Innovation. A published author and speaker, she is an emerging leader in sustainable energy.
Harriette Voce, Chirpy Heat
Dedicated to sustainability and driving real change, Harriette is playing a key role with Chirpy Heat in creating simply better heat networks. Her infectious enthusiasm and can-do attitude are exactly what the future of this industry needs.
Isabelle Macfarlane, EnerVate
Isabelle Macfarlane leads major projects, champions diversity, and inspires future talent. Her professionalism, energy, and commitment to decarbonisation make her a true rising star in the industry.
Orestis Angelidis, Ramboll
Orestis is a Chartered Senior Engineer at Ramboll and a Research Associate at the University of Glasgow, specialising in district energy projects. He focuses on bridging the gap between research and industry.
Philippa Ellis, GLA
Philippa’s academic and emotional intelligence has allowed her to move from new entrant in the heat network sector to influential player within five years. Through her work, she has influenced how London thinks about heat networks and the role they can play in a just and fair energy transition.
Rose Powell, Arup
Rose is driving innovation in the decarbonisation sector, shaping national and local strategies with advanced techno-economic analytical techniques. A champion of R&D and inclusivity, Rose is the Arup's Early Careers Group Chair, supporting the sharing of ideas and successes across the firm.
Simran Chaggar, FairHeat
Simran Chaggar is a Senior Engineer at FairHeat, specialising in heat network optimisation and retrofit design. A passionate advocate for sustainability and inclusion, Simran is shaping the future of building services through technical leadership and innovation.
Congratulations to all of our finalists – we look forward to seeing you, your colleagues and more at the Awards Dinner on Wednesday 12th November.