AIR-CONDITIONING manufacturer Mitsubishi Electric’s Green Gateway initiative has been recognised at the Regenerate Awards 2007.
The company secured the 'Innovation of the Year' award on December 3 with its Green Gateway initiative which Mitsubishi Electric is using to call for a fundamental rethink in the way people heat and cool both residential and commercial properties.

The 10-point plan, launched in June 2007, includes technological developments and new thinking combined with simple behavioural changes such as better maintenance regimes. All of the initiatives are focused on creating a impact on CO2 reduction in the UK's buildings by reducing energy consumption and the energy bills of both consumers and businesses.

Organised by Building, Building Design and Property Week, the awards ceremony recognises those who have delivered projects that help regenerate society.

The gala evening at London's Grovesnor House Hotel was attended by 1,200 people from the industry including developers, funders, public sector development agencies, contractors, house builders, housing associations, local authorities, politicians, architects and planners.

The judges said: 'Mitsubishi pipped the other innovations to the post here for its clever carbon reduction system. In addition the company's radical 10 point sustainability plan sets out a framework to reduce CO2 by more than 3 million tonnes a year - the equivalent of removing 830,000 cars from the UK's roads.'

For details on the 10-point initiative visit www.greengatewayinitiative.co.uk.