by Brianna Crandall — July 10, 2013—Navy Secretary Ray Mabus leads an impressive list of energy efficiency leaders who will be honored at the Alliance to Save Energy’s 2013 Stars of Energy Efficiency awards dinner on October 2 in DC. The Star of Energy Efficiency awards are given to individuals, organizations, companies, learning institutions, and government programs that have demonstrated a significant and tangible commitment to the cause of energy efficiency both in the United States and abroad.
Secretary Mabus will receive the Chairman’s Award from Alliance Honorary Chair Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) for the secretary’s commitment to helping make the U.S. Navy a global leader in energy efficiency and helping to elevate the issue at the Pentagon.
This year’s other Stars of Energy Efficiency winners that are setting the bar high for other businesses and organization across the nation and abroad are:
- Charles H. Percy Award for Public Service: Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), for its investments to spur energy efficiency improvements for businesses and homes in 10 Northeastern states;
- Galaxy Star Award: Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), for implementing a comprehensive sustainability plan that includes outstanding energy efficiency improvements in the Metro’s fleet and buildings;
- Super Nova Star Award: Lime Energy, for its Small Business Direct Install model, which works with nine utilities in six states to help small businesses become more energy efficient;
- Andromeda Star Award: Keystone HELP, for providing low-cost financing options to help Pennsylvania residents perform energy-saving ENERGY STAR improvements in their homes;
- International (I-Star) Award: The Building and Construction Authority of Singapore, for its commitment to help achieve a national target of greening at least 80% of the buildings in Singapore by 2030; and
- Innovative Star Award: Whirlpool Corporation, for introducing a new line of Smart Grid home appliances that will educate consumers on how to avoid peak times to maximize energy efficiency.
“These impressive winners are helping advance the Alliance’s Energy 2030 goal of doubling U.S. energy productivity through investment, modernization and education,” said Alliance to Save Energy President Kateri Callahan. “They are proof that not only inside the nation’s capital, but also throughout the U.S. and across the globe much is being done to cut energy waste while saving money and improving the environment.”
