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Midwest Blazes Energy Efficiency Trail |
Second Annual Inspiring Efficiency Award Winners Announced |
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, Sep. 19 -/E-Wire/-- The Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA) announced its 2005 winners of the Inspiring Efficiency Awards. These awards recognize innovators for their dedicated work in developing and applying energy efficient technologies, programs and policy initiatives.
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"This year's award winners clearly show that substantial progress is being made to increase energy efficiency and promote wise consumption practices," said Alecia Ward, Executive Director of MEEA. "We have an excellent cross section of winners in government, utilities, business and the non-profit arena who demonstrate how measurable results can be achieved."
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The 2005 Inspiring Efficiency Award winners are…
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• Leadership Award—Michigan Governor, Jennifer Granholm
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• Education Award—University of Illinois Chicago Energy Resources Center
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• Impact Award—MidAmerican Design Assistance for Commercial Buildings
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• Innovation Award—Center for Technology Transfer, Inc
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• Marketing Award—Interstate Power and Light Co.
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Alecia Ward said, "We are pleased to honor the 2005 award winners live at our Energy Solutions Conference in Chicago on Oct 3. It promises to be a great event. And, we will also announce the 2005 Chairman's Award recipient. For anyone whose work involves energy, energy efficiency and sustainability this is a must attend event."
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Details are as follows:
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Monday, October 3, 2005 Wyndham Chicago Hotel 633 N. Saint Clair Chicago, Illinois
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Reception 6:00 pm - 7:00 Awards Ceremony 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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About MEAA The Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA) is a collaborative network whose purpose is to advance energy efficiency in the Midwest in order to support sustainable economic development and environmental preservation.
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MEEA is a leader in increasing and sustaining the level of energy efficiency in the Midwest region by fostering increased market penetration of existing energy-efficient technologies and promoting new technologies, products and best practices, including renewable energy.
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