The application period for the 2022 Inspiring Efficiency Awards is now open! Apply by Friday, September 17, 2021 to be considered.

Congratulations to our 2021 Inspiring Efficiency Award winners! The Inspiring Efficiency Awards recognize Midwest leaders who deliver groundbreaking advancements in energy efficiency in five categories: Leadership, Education, Impact, Marketing and Innovation. This year, the awards were presented at our 17th annual Inspiring Efficiency Awards virtual event on March 23rd, 2021. To learn more about each awardee, view our program.

2021 Inspiring Efficiency Award Winners

• Chairman's Award: Nick Mark
• Leadership: Ohio Environmental Council
• Leadership: Andy Johnson and the Winneshiek Energy District
• Education: Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program
• Impact: DTE Energy Efficiency Assistance Program
• Impact: Greenlite Lighting Corporation USA
• Innovation: City of Minneapolis Home Energy Disclosure
• Innovation: ComEd Energy Efficiency Program
• Marketing: Focus On Energy