PHOENIX, Dec. 1, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nominations are open for AESP's 2010 Energy Awards Program. The awards will be presented at AESP's 20th National Conference & Expo during the opening plenary session. Thanks to ICF International for sponsoring the awards program! AESP's 20th National Conference will be held February 8-12, 2010 at the Hilton El Conquistador in Tucson, AZ. This year's Host Utility is Tucson Electric Power and Host Sponsor is Comverge.
The awards program recognizes excellence in the energy services field in the following categories:
Outstanding Energy Efficient Technology Deployment of the Year
Outstanding Achievement in Marketing Communications
Outstanding Achievement in Marketing Research and Evaluation
Outstanding Achievement in Pricing and Demand Response
Outstanding Achievement in Energy Program Design or Implementation
B. H. Prasad Award for Outstanding Contribution to AESP (individual award)
"The awards program recognizes the best work being done in the energy efficiency industry," said AESP President and CEO Meg Matt. "AESP's mission is to provide opportunities for professional development and knowledge transfer through training, conferences, workshops and publications. Another way to highlight best practices is through our annual awards program."
AESP is anticipating over 600 attendees for its 20th National Conference & Expo. "Our conference features the latest in energy efficiency, climate change, demand response, technology, program design and implementation, market research and evaluation, policy, marketing, pricing and more over the course of the four days," said Matt. She added that the sold out exhibit hall will feature 45 exhibitors who will be on hand to showcase their latest programs, services and technologies.
To submit an award, please visit www.aesp.org/awards. The fee for submissions is $50 and the deadline is December 4, 2009.
To register for the conference, please visit www.aesp.org/calendar.cfm. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Suzanne Jones at suzanne@aesp.org or call (480) 704-5900.
AESP is a member-based association dedicated to improving the delivery and implementation of energy efficiency, energy management and distributed renewable resources. AESP provides professional development programs, a network of energy practitioners, and promotes the transfer of knowledge and experience. For more information about AESP, visit www.aesp.org.
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