2025 Stars of Energy Efficiency Awards Gala

Join more than 350 of the most influential members of the energy efficiency community to celebrate excellence at the Stars of Energy Efficiency Awards Gala. Now in its 33rd year, the event—dubbed the “Energy Prom”—is a tribute to outstanding progress made in the field of energy efficiency and a can’t-miss event for innovators, policymakers, and executives.

Why Attend

Network with high-level policymakers, corporate executives, and changemakers at the forefront of energy efficiency. Over three decades, 145+ prestigious awards have been given. This is your chance to connect with a who’s who of energy leaders—including state and federal policymakers, utility executives, energy associations, and nonprofit organizations.

Attire

Cocktail or Semi-Formal

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Be Recognized for Your Achievements

The Stars of Energy Efficiency Awards Gala honors organizations and individuals who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to advancing energy efficiency.

We invite companies, organizations, and individuals to submit nominations in the following areas:

• Built Environment
• Transportation & Infrastructure
• Power & Utility
• Innovation in Energy Research & Analysis
• Community Engagement & Education

Submit your nomination here

Why Sponsor

• Gain high-visibility brand exposure among 350–400 industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders.
• Benefit from pre- and post-event promotion—recognizing your unique contributions to energy efficiency—on a social network that reaches 80K+ followers.
• Connect to honorees in exclusive VIP networking opportunities.

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Previous Winners

• Charles H. Percy Award: Thomas Kuhn, CEO, Edison Electric Institute
• Chairman’s Award: Hon. Willie L. Phillips, Acting Chairman, FERC
• Rising Star Award: Phil Croskey, CEO and Co-Founder, MD Energy Advisors
• Guiding Star Award: Karen Francis, Teacher, Lyndon B. Johnson School
• Transportation Infrastructure Award: City of Philadelphia and Ameresco—Streetlight Improvement Project
• Utilities Award: Consumers Energy—Winter Care Campaign
• Utilities Award: Entergy Arkansas—Low-Income Solutions
• Residential Built Environment Award: Philadelphia Energy Authority—Built to Last
• Commercial Built Environment Award: Prologis Inc.—Energy, Mobility & Sustainability
• Transportation Award: Southern California Edison—Pre-owned EV Rebate
• Consumers Award: Sponsors of Mass Save—Community First Partnership
• Innovation Award: Willow—Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

2024 Award Winners

• Built Environment Award
  Project: Energy Code Enhancement
  Company: Seattle Department of Constructions and Inspections
  Primary Contact: Duane Jonlin
• Transportation & Infrastructure Award
  Project: Hwy 65 Bakersfield EV Truck Stop
  Company: WattEV
  Primary Contact: Salim Youssefzadeh
• Power & Utilities Award
  Project: Continuous Energy Feedback Program (CEFP)
  Company: Pacific Gas and Electric Company
  Primary Contacts: Michael Burger and David Poster
• Innovation in Energy Research and Analysis Award
  Project: U.S. Building Sector Decarbonization Scenarios to 2050
  Company: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
  Primary Contacts: Jared Langevin, Andrew Satchwell, Aven Satre-Meloy
• Community Engagement and Education Award
  Project: Transition to Time-Based Rates
  Company: Evergy
  Primary Contact: Elena Johnston
• Chairman’s Award
  Company: Southern Company
  Primary Contact: Christopher Womack
• Charles H. Percy Award
  Company: Dentons
  Primary Contact: Clint Vince
• Guiding Star Award (Teacher)
  Project: NYPA Empowered Schools Program
  Company: EmPowered Schools
  Primary Contact: Tiffany Piatkowski
• North Star Award
  Recipient: Melanie Kenderdine