The Energy Globe Award is awarded annually in 177 nations. This makes it the largest and most important environmental award. Winners are those projects that make a significant contribution in the areas energy efficiency, renewable energies, and the conservation of resources.  The LEC’s Project „HyWood – Nachhaltige Strom- und Wärmeerzeugung mit wasserstoffreichem Synthesegas aus Biomasse“ was nominated in the category “Research”.