The IEAs recognize Midwest leaders who deliver groundbreaking advancements in energy efficiency in six categories: Leadership, Champion, Education, Impact, Marketing and Innovation.

Winners of the Inspiring Efficiency Awards were celebrated at the 2023 Midwest Energy Solutions Conference, January 31 - February 2.

2023 Inspiring Efficiency Award Winners

• Leadership: Rudolph Chahine, Consumers Energy
• Leadership: Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program & Senior Services Plus
• Rising Star: Angie Ostaszewski, MBA, Ameren Illinois
• Champion: Kristol Simms
• Education: ComEd Energy Efficiency Service Provider (EESP) Incubator Program
• Impact: The Chicago Smart Lighting Program
• Marketing: Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program & Peoria Guild of Black Artists Partnership
• Innovation: DTE Equity Insights and Inclusion Study
• Innovation: ComEd Multi-Family Energy Savings Program