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                  of energy to counter climate change"

2009 Ashden Awards

At the 2009 Ashden Awards ceremony, the leading green energy awards scheme presented SEA with a £30,000 cash prize for their Old Homes SuperHomes Campaign which will be used to expand and improve the scheme.

So much of what we need to build cleaner and more efficient communities is already with us." The awards were presented to the winners by HRH the Prince of Wales who, in his speech congratulating the Ashden winners, said: "Meeting the winners has, as always, raised my spirits. The major value of these awards is that they demonstrate what is possible, not only for small scale-scale projects, but what is achievable for the whole world.

On receiving the award John Doggart, SEA Chairman, said "We are delighted to receive this award which celebrates the efforts of so many Superhome owners across the country who have not only dramatically reduced the carbon footprint of their homes, but have also opened their doors to the public so that they can learn and also be inspired to take action."

82% carbon savings to my Victorian house!

Camden Superhome owner Sarah Harrison, the first person to join the Old Home SuperHome project, said: "I've made 82% carbon savings to my Victorian house, and now I've helped hundreds of people renovate their homes through having my home open, something I would never have done without SEA. The great thing is that they help to organise the publicity and make sure people turn up on the day you have the house open."

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SEA is a charity whose aim is to promote education and action to reduce the carbon footprint of buildings and communities. More information on the Old Homes SuperHomes programme can be found at www.superhomes.org.uk