EECA Awards – We’ve made the shortlist!
Earlier this week we learned that DETA and some of our clients have been nominated for some EECA awards! The awards are there to, and I quote from the EECA website, ‘celebrate excellence and innovation in energy efficiency or renewable energy’. We’re really pleased that the work we do is being recognised nationally. We’re also pleased for our clients, specifically ANZCO Foods and Hellers, who have been recognised for the proactive role that they’ve taken in improving their own energy performance.
The awards are on 18th May, be great to see you there!
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