The Evening with the Stars of Energy Efficiency Awards Dinner has been the preeminent showcase for energy efficiency’s most industrious advocates and innovators since its inception in 1993. The black tie affair typically draws more than 500 energy leaders from industry, government and academia.
The 19th Annual Evening with the Stars of Energy Efficiency Awards Dinner [.pdf] recognizes individuals and companies who have worked tirelessly to advance energy efficiency. The 2011 event was held Oct. 4, in Washington, D.C.
View the event's photo slideshow and videos, as well as the award winners' bios, below.
2011 Star of Energy Efficiency Award Recipients
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Hon. Jackalyne Pfannenstiel, Assistant Secretary, Energy, Installments and Environment, U.S. Department of the Navy
Chairman's Award -
Daniel Yergin, Founder and Chairman of IHS Cambridge Energy Research Associates
Charles H. Percy Award for Public Service -
Briggs & Stratton
“Galaxy” Star of Energy Efficiency -
Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI)
“Super Nova” Star of Energy Efficiency -
Solutions for Energy Efficient Logistics (SEEL)
“Andromeda” Star of Energy Efficiency -
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland
“I-Star” Award for Energy Efficiency -
ThinkEco
“Innovative” Star of Energy Efficiency Award
Interviews with EE Luminaries
The Alliance caught up with several notable guests at the Evening with the Stars of Energy Efficiency. Here's what they had to say.
U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu:
“We want to save energy to save money. We want to save energy to make our economy more efficient, more prosperous. And of course, we want to save energy because it helps in our climate goals.”
IHS Cambridge Energy Research Associates Chair Daniel Yergin:
“The United States has made much more progress on energy efficiency than many people realize.”
American Lighting Association President and CEO Dick Upton:
“We look to the Alliance to be the broker that helps us work effectively [to] … expand energy efficiency across the United States.”
Pataki-Cahill Group Managing Director Peter Smith:
“This event is about meeting with people who have common interests across both aisles. Energy efficiency is … something we should all do as a nation.”
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LOCATION
Located between 12th and 14th Streets, NW on Constitution Avenue, the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium is directly across the street from the National Mall, within walking distance of the Washington Monument and the White House and on the South Side of the Federal Triangle. The auditorium is accessible through the Federal Triangle Metro Station, or metered parking along Constitution Avenue.
FROM POINTS SOUTH
Take I-95 to 395. Follow 395 (approximately 8 miles) until you cross the 14th Street Bridge. Stay on the left across the 14th Street Bridge and follow 14th Street into town. Take 14th Street to Pennsylvania Avenue. Take a right on 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue to 12th Street. Take a right on 12th Street and continue to Constitution Avenue. Make a right on Constitution Avenue and continue approximately .1 miles. The Mellon Auditorium will be on the right, directly across from The National Museum of American History.
FROM POINTS WEST
Take I-66 across the Roosevelt Bridge. Once across, follow signs for Constitution Avenue. Stay on and follow Constitution Ave to 15th Street. Make a left on 15th Street and continue to Pennsylvania Avenue. Take a right on Pennsylvania Avenue and 15th Street. Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue to 12th Street. Take a right on 12th Street and continue to Constitution Avenue. Make a right on Constitution Avenue and continue approximately .1 miles. The Mellon Auditorium will be on the right, directly across from The National Museum of American History.
FROM POINTS NORTH
Take 270 East to the Beltway 495. Take 495 South. The sign will say 495 South/Richmond. Stay on 495 for approximately 3-5 miles. Take the George Washington Parkway (only goes one way). Follow the Parkway for approximately 12 miles and take the exit marked Roosevelt Bridge. This road turns into Constitution Avenue. Continue on Constitution Avenue approximately nine blocks and make a left on 15th Street. Proceed one block and take a right on Pennsylvania Avenue. Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue to 12th Street. Take a right on 12th Street and continue to Constitution Avenue. Make a right on Constitution Avenue and continue approximately .1 miles. The Mellon Auditorium will be on the right, directly across from The National Museum of American History.
FROM POINTS EAST
Follow 50 West to New York Avenue. Continue on NY Avenue until you come to 9th Street. Make a left on 9th Street and continue to Constitution Avenue. Make a right on Constitution and stay in the right lane. Continue two blocks and the Mellon Auditorium will be on the right right, directly across from The National Museum of American History.
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1401 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
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1331 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Washington D.C., DC 20004
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(202) 661-2400
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Hotel Harrington
436 11th Street Northwest
Washington D.C., DC 20004-1301
(202) 628-8140
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FROM THE METRO
Take the Metro to the Federal Triangle Metro Station. Walk towards Constitution Avenue. The Mellon Auditorium is the building immediately on your right.
PARKING
There is no parking available at the Mellon Auditorium. You can meter park along Constitution Avenue or garage Park around the corner on 14th Street in the garage of the Ronald Reagan Building.
Sponsorship Opportunities
All 2011 Stars of Energy Efficiency Award Nominations:
Galaxy
Super Nova
Andromeda
I-Star
Innovative
Charles H. Percy
* Denotes award winner
