June 13, 2008—The Alliance to Save Energy has announced its 2008 Stars of Energy Efficiency award winners, selected from among a record-setting 100 nominees, says the Alliance.
This year’s winners are global technology firm United Technologies Corp.; tankless water heater manufacturer Rinnai Corp.; the York County, Va., School Division; and Embraco, a worldwide company noted for state-of-the-art, high-efficiency refrigeration compressor technology. Jupiter Oxygen Corp., an oxy-fuel combustion innovator, was selected as the first recipient of the Alliances new Innovative Award.
Federal Energy Regulatory Commissioner Jon Wellinghoff was named the winner of the Charles H. Percy Award for Public Service for his outstanding public sector service and lifetime commitment to energy efficiency. And, finally, Philips Electronics was chosen by Alliance Honorary Board Chair Sen. Mark Pryor (D-Ark.) for the Chairman’s Award.
All awards will be presented at the Alliance’s 16th annual Evening with the Stars of Energy Efficiency black-tie gala and awards dinner on Thursday, September 25, at the historic Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, DC.
For additional details on each award, see the ASE Web site.
