ACEEE's Leaders of the Pack awards recognize exemplary energy efficiency programs across the United States. Utilities, government agencies, and third-party program administrators are encouraged to nominate their best programs in one of ten award categories. Award-winning programs will be celebrated for their achievements and held up as models for other program administrators to learn from.
Nominated programs will be reviewed by a team of expert panelists. ACEEE will announce winners and publish online profiles of each awardee this fall.
Here are the ten award categories that are seeking program nominations:
Residential Weatherization
- Residential (1–4 unit) programs
- Multifamily programs
- Low-income programs
Non-Residential
- Commercial retrofit programs
- Industrial process improvement and motor systems programs
- Workforce programs
- Joint utility and government (state and local) programs
Special Topics
- Health and energy linked programs
- Beneficial home electrification programs
- Zero-energy-ready new construction programs
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where can I find the full list of application questions?
Click on the button that says, "Nomination Form Questions." You will find all the application questions in one document.
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Is it possible to nominate multiple programs from the same organization?
Yes, you can nominate multiple programs from the same organization, but you must submit a new nomination form for each new program.
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Is there an application fee?
No. It is completely free to nominate a program for an award.
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I want to nominate a program for [category name] but do not have data for all the criteria listed. Can I still nominate my program?
Yes, you can nominate a program even if you do not address all the criteria listed. The list of criteria is meant to be a reference point for qualities of an exemplary program. You can think of the criteria as a list of suggestions to include when describing why your program should win an award.
For questions about the award nomination process, please contact Jasmine Mah.