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22-04-2025
- Business
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EHS Hero by BLR earns Top Product of the Year Award from Environment+Energy Leader
BRENTWOOD, Tenn., April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- BLR®, an industry-leading provider of compliance and management software and corporate training, has announced that its comprehensive environment, health, and safety (EHS) management and compliance platform, EHS Hero®, has been recognized as a Top Product of the Year in the prestigious E+E Leader Product & Project Awards for the second year in a row. Judges recognized EHS Hero as an outstanding example of innovation in EHS compliance and management software. "EHS Hero simplifies regulatory compliance by providing real-time regulatory updates, expert insights, and powerful compliance tools. This recognition as a Top Product of the Year by the E+E Leader Awards highlights the platform's role in helping businesses proactively manage risk, ensure compliance, and maintain a safe and sustainable workplace." —Chris Ceplenski, Senior Content Manager, BLR The E+E Leader Product & Project Awards are an annual program that recognizes excellence in products and services that provide companies with energy and environmental benefits, as well as in projects implemented by companies that improve environmental or energy management outcomes and increase the bottom line. Awards were scored by a panel of independent judges from more than 20 companies, including Hyundai Motor Group, JLL, Air Force OEA, Navitas Partners, UCLA, TRC Companies, IWSI America, Intrinsic Textiles, Climate Social, and CapGemini. With the sustainability and energy landscape evolving rapidly, professionals face increasing challenges in selecting the right solutions. The E+E Leader Product & Project Awards serve as a trusted benchmark, highlighting cutting-edge innovations and real-world success stories. Through rigorous expert evaluation, the program provides companies with vetted products and proven projects that drive meaningful improvements in sustainability and energy management. "Every year, our judges look to recognize businesses that are truly moving the needle and striving for sustainability and operational efficiency," says Kay Harrison, VP and head of the E+E Leader Awards program. "This year's winners exemplify the kind of forward-thinking strategies and technologies that companies need to stay ahead in an increasingly complex energy and environmental landscape." EHS Hero offers a comprehensive and proactive approach to managing EHS challenges. The expert-crafted compliance content, insights, and EHS management workflow modules track leading and lagging indicators, providing risk analysis, procedural guidance, engagement, and hazard prevention solutions. The tools are designed with a unique blend of features and capabilities that are easy to use and communicate with each other, making it simple for EHS professionals to complete related tasks from a single interface. Recently, EHS Hero underwent a UI/UX redesign featuring several innovations, including a configurable dashboard, easier access to regulatory content, and expedited search functionality. The new EHS Hero is a scalable, efficient, and adaptable solution that helps businesses meet current environmental regulations while keeping their workforce safe from potential job hazards and exposure. This award serves as a testament to BLR's ongoing commitment to continue to improve to meet its users' evolving needs. Organizations interested in learning more about EHS Hero and how it can streamline their EHS compliance and management processes can visit About BLR For nearly 50 years, BLR has been the trusted compliance and training partner for HR and EHS teams operating in highly regulated industries. Our suite of products has continuously evolved to meet today's regulatory requirements and industry demands. With long-standing expertise in HR legislative and EHS regulatory compliance, BLR is uniquely positioned to equip businesses with the guidance needed to navigate federal and state regulatory requirements, mitigate risks, and foster a safe and productive working environment. Staying true to our founding purpose and unwavering commitment to quality and accuracy, we empower businesses with the knowledge needed to navigate today's dynamic business and regulatory environments. About Environment+Energy Leader Since 2006, Environment+Energy Leader's website and newsletters have provided the definitive and objective voice in reporting on business-related energy, environmental, and sustainability issues. Visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE BLR Sign in to access your portfolio
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03-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Trex Honored for Outstanding Innovation and Sustainability Impact
Composite Decking Portfolio Earns Top Honors in Environment + Energy Leader Awards WINCHESTER, Va., April 03, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reinforcing the company's legacy and steadfast commitment to sustainability, Trex Company [NYSE:TREX], the world's largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking and residential railing, and leader in high-performance, low-maintenance outdoor living products, earned top honors in this year's Environment + Energy (E+E) Leader Awards. Trex® composite decking was not only named Product of the Year but also the Judges' Choice Winner as the top-scoring entry in the Consumer + Residential category. "Trex continues to redefine the outdoor living industry with its relentless commitment to innovation, sustainability and performance," noted one of the judges. "By pioneering composite decking made from up to 95% recycled materials, Trex has set the gold standard for environmentally responsible manufacturing while delivering durable, low-maintenance products that enhance outdoor spaces. With a track record of leadership in circular materials and green technology, Trex exemplifies how sustainability and ingenuity can transform an industry, ensuring beauty, strength and environmental stewardship for generations to come." The E+E Leader Awards is an annual program recognizing excellence in products and services that provide energy and environmental benefits, or in projects implemented by companies that improved environmental or energy management outcomes and increased the bottom line. Entries were evaluated and scored by a panel of independent judges from more than 20 companies, including Hyundai Motor Group, JLL, Air Force OEA, Navitas Partners, UCLA, TRC Companies, IWSI America, Intrinsic Textiles, Climate Social and CapGemini. With the sustainability and energy landscape evolving rapidly, professionals face increasing challenges in selecting the right solutions. The E+E Leader Product & Project Awards serve as a trusted benchmark, highlighting cutting-edge innovations and proven success stories. Through rigorous expert evaluation, the program provides companies with vetted products and proven projects that drive meaningful improvements in sustainability and energy management. "The winners of this year's E+E Leader Awards are tackling some of the most pressing sustainability and energy challenges with real-world, scalable solutions," said Sarah Roberts, Co-President of E+E Leader and C-Suite Compass LLC. "These projects and products push industry standards forward and are setting new benchmarks for innovation and impact." "Every year, our judges look to recognize the businesses that are truly moving the needle and striving for sustainability and operational efficiency," added Kay Harrison, VP and head of the E+E Leader Awards program. "This year's winners exemplify the kind of forward-thinking strategies and technologies that companies need to stay ahead in an increasingly complex energy and environmental landscape." Sustainability at Its Core Trex composite decking was invented more than 30 years ago as a way to give new life and enhanced value to something otherwise considered as waste – discarded plastic bread bags. Today, the company continues to make its world-renowned decking using a proprietary mix of recycled polyethylene plastic film and reclaimed wood scrap, which accounts for up to 95% of the material in its decking products. Each year, Trex diverts hundreds of millions of pounds of polyethylene film, bags and wrap from landfills, making it one of the largest recyclers of plastic film packaging in North America. Since its inception, the company has upcycled in excess of five billion pounds of plastic waste. "Trex demonstrates clear impact on diverting plastic waste from landfill and transitioning into a second life product," noted another E+E judge in their evaluation. Trex is also committed to improving energy efficiency, reducing waste and conserving water across its operations. For instance, the company uses vegetable oil instead of petroleum-based fluids in some hydraulic systems and prioritizes processing water reuse in closed loop systems, thereby lowering its consumption of water. Additionally, the company utilizes bi-coastal factories to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions and works closely with suppliers to reduce environmental impact across the supply chain. "Over the past three decades, Trex has dedicated itself to building a legacy of trust with our customers by delivering not only industry-leading products but also an unwavering commitment to sustainability," stated Amy Fernandez, Chief Legal Officer and Head of Sustainability for Trex Company. "This recognition is particularly meaningful because it reinforces trust among consumers seeking sustainable solutions for their homes and helps to guide their decision making." In addition to the E+E Leader Award, Trex has earned several other environmental accolades this year. For the second consecutive year, the company was included on Barron's list of the "100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies." Trex was also named the "Sustainable Brand Leader" for the decking category by the readers of Green Builder magazine, a title it has held for the past 15 years. Additionally, the brand's newly updated Trex Select® decking was recognized by the editorial staff of Green Builder Media as one of the 50 most "Sustainable Products of the Year." "At Trex, sustainability is not just a buzzword – it's a founding principle of our company and a core value that we live and breathe every day," Fernandez added. "Even as our business expands, we remain focused on creating positive change in the world by innovating to reduce our environmental footprint." For more information about Trex's eco-friendly outdoor living products, visit To learn more about the E+E Leader Awards, visit About Trex Company For more than 30 years, Trex Company [NYSE: TREX] has invented, reinvented and defined the composite decking category. Today, the company is the world's #1 brand of sustainably made, wood-alternative decking and residential railing, and a leader in high performance, low-maintenance outdoor living products. The undisputed global leader, Trex boasts the industry's strongest distribution network with products sold through more than 6,700 retail outlets across six continents. Through strategic licensing agreements, the company offers a comprehensive outdoor living portfolio that includes deck drainage, flashing tapes, LED lighting, outdoor kitchen components, pergolas, spiral stairs, fencing, lattice, cornhole and outdoor furniture – all marketed under the Trex® brand. Based in Winchester, Va., Trex is proud to have been named America's Most Trusted® Outdoor Decking* 5 Years in a Row (2021-2025). The company was also included on the Barron's list of the 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies (2024 and 2025), named one of America's Most Responsible Companies 2024 by Newsweek and ranked as one of the 100 Best ESG Companies by Investor's Business Daily. For more information, visit You may also follow Trex on Facebook (trexcompany), Instagram (trexcompany), X (Trex_Company), LinkedIn (trex-company), TikTok (trexcompany), Pinterest (trexcompany) and Houzz (trex-company-inc), or view product and demonstration videos on the brand's YouTube channel (TheTrexCo). *2021-2025 DISCLAIMER: Trex received the highest numerical score in the proprietary Lifestory Research 2021-2025 America's Most Trusted® Outdoor Decking studies. Study results are based on the experiences and perceptions of people surveyed. Your experiences may vary. Visit About Environment+Energy Leader Since 2006, Environment+Energy Leader's website and newsletters have provided the definitive and objective voice in reporting on business-related energy, environmental, and sustainability issues. Visit: About the E+E Leader Product & Project Awards For over a decade, the E+E Leader Product & Project Awards have recognized excellence in products, services, and corporate initiatives that drive energy and environmental improvements. Entries are evaluated using a rigorous five-point rating system by an independent panel of executive-level judges from leading organizations across various industries. To see this year's winners and learn more about our judges, visit View source version on Contacts Corinne Racine or Rachel IzsakL.C. Williams & Associates312/565-3900 or 800/837-7123cracine@ or rizsak@ Sign in to access your portfolio
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02-04-2025
- Automotive
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Bidgely's EV Intelligence Awarded 2025 Top Product of the Year from Environment+Energy Leader
Company's unmatched AI-powered EV analytics recognized for pioneering the future of grid management LOS ALTOS, Calif., April 02, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bidgely's artificial intelligence (AI)-powered EV Intelligence solution has been named a 2025 Top Product of the Year in the prestigious E+E Leader Product & Project Awards - an annual program honoring excellence in products and services that provide companies with significant energy and environmental benefits. E+E Leader recognized Bidgely's EV Intelligence solution as an outstanding example of innovation in empowering utilities to alleviate electric vehicle (EV) charging-related grid congestion and paving the road to smarter load management. "Every year, our judges look to recognize the businesses that are truly moving the needle and striving for sustainability and operational efficiency," says Kay Harrison, VP and head of the E+E Leader Awards program. "This year's winners exemplify the kind of forward-thinking strategies and technologies that companies need to stay ahead in an increasingly complex energy and environmental landscape." Actionable EV Data with 98% Accuracy Bidgely's patented EV Intelligence solution addresses the challenge of identifying and managing EV charging impacts on the grid. While most competing methods struggle to distinguish EV charging data from other large household appliances, Bidgely's AI-driven disaggregation of smart meter data delivers unmatched 98 percent accuracy for Level 1 and Level 2 charger detection — arming utilities with information needed for critical initiatives like shifting peak load and managed charging. Utilities across the U.S. have deployed Bidgely's EV Intelligence solution to, for example, target customers with high-value baseline charging behavior for enrollment in managed charging pilots, resulting in 3X increases in peak demand reduction per vehicle. GenAI Rapidly Simulates Future Grid Impacts of EVs E+E Leader also recognized Bidgely's EV Intelligence solution for its GenAI integration, which enables utilities to perform staggered charging and long-term grid impact simulations rapidly and intuitively. This opens up new possibilities for utilities to optimize supply and demand, defer unnecessary infrastructure upgrades and prioritize critical assets. "This award further validates our belief that intelligent EV solutions are critical for a sustainable future. It's a tribute to the collaborative spirit that's enabling utilities to turn the challenge of EV charging into an opportunity for grid resilience and efficiency," said Gautam Aggarwal, Chief Revenue Officer of Bidgely. "We're excited to lead the charge toward a smarter, more resilient energy grid." "The winners of this year's E+E Leader Awards are tackling some of the most pressing sustainability and energy challenges with real-world, scalable solutions," says Sarah Roberts, Co-President of E+E Leader and C-Suite Compass LLC. "These projects and products push industry standards forward and are setting new benchmarks for innovation and impact." To learn how utilities are using Bidgely's AI-powered EV solution to develop targeted EV load management programs, visit: About Environment+Energy Leader Since 2006, Environment+Energy Leader's website and newsletters have provided the definitive and objective voice in reporting on business-related energy, environmental, and sustainability issues. Visit: About the E+E Leader Product & Project Awards For over a decade, the E+E Leader Product & Project Awards have recognized excellence in products, services, and corporate initiatives that drive energy and environmental improvements. Entries are evaluated using a rigorous five-point rating system by an independent panel of executive-level judges from leading organizations across various industries. To see this year's winners and learn more about our judges, visit About Bidgely Bidgely is an AI-powered SaaS Company accelerating a clean energy future by enabling energy companies and consumers to make data-driven energy-related decisions. Powered by our unique patented technology, Bidgely's UtilityAI™ Platform transforms multiple dimensions of customer data - such as energy consumption, demographics, and interactions - into deeply accurate and actionable consumer energy insights. We leverage these insights to empower each customer with personalized recommendations, tailored to their individual personality and lifestyle, usage attributes, behavioral patterns, purchase propensity, and beyond. From a distributed energy resources (DER) and grid edge perspective, Bidgely is advancing smart meter innovation with data-driven solutions for solar PVs, electric vehicle (EV) detection, EV behavioral load shifting and managed charging, energy theft, short-term load forecasting, grid analytics, and time of use (TOU) rate designs. Bidgely's UtilityAI™ energy analytics provides deep visibility into generation and consumption for better peak load shaping and grid planning, and delivers targeted recommendations for new value-added products and services. With roots in Silicon Valley, Bidgely has over 16 energy patents, $75M+ in funding, retains 30+ data scientists, and brings a passion for AI to utilities serving residential and commercial customers around the world. For more information, please visit or the Bidgely blog at View source version on Contacts Christine BennettBidgelypress@ Sign in to access your portfolio
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01-04-2025
- Business
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Kern Community College District and ForeFront Power Awarded E+E Leader's "Top Project of the Year" for Solar Energy Portfolio
The District's Sprawling 4.6 MW Portfolio Includes Solar Energy, Battery Storage, EV Chargers, and a Microgrid BAKERSFIELD, Calif., April 01, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ForeFront Power, a leading developer of commercial and industrial-scale (C&I) solar energy and battery storage projects in the U.S. and Mexico, today announced that the Kern Community College District (CCD) Solar Portfolio has been recognized as a "Top Project of the Year" in the prestigious E+E Leader Awards. Judges recognized the Kern CCD Solar Portfolio as an outstanding example of energy innovation in higher education. The E+E Leader Product & Project Awards is an annual program recognizing excellence in products and services that provide companies with energy and environmental benefits, or in projects implemented by companies that improved environmental or energy management outcomes and increased the bottom line. Awards were scored by a panel of independent judges from more than 20 companies, including Hyundai Motor Group, JLL, Air Force OEA, Navitas Partners, UCLA, TRC Companies, IWSI America, Intrinsic Textiles, Climate Social, and CapGemini. With the sustainability and energy landscape evolving rapidly, professionals face increasing challenges in selecting the right solutions. The E+E Leader Product & Project Awards serve as a trusted benchmark, highlighting cutting-edge innovations and real-world success stories. Through rigorous expert evaluation, the program provides companies with vetted products and proven projects that drive meaningful improvements in sustainability and energy management. "The winners of this year's E+E Leader Awards are tackling some of the most pressing sustainability and energy challenges with real-world, scalable solutions," says Sarah Roberts, Co-President of E+E Leader and C-Suite Compass LLC. "These projects and products push industry standards forward and are setting new benchmarks for innovation and impact." "Every year, our judges look to recognize the businesses that are truly moving the needle and striving for sustainability and operational efficiency," says Kay Harrison, VP and head of the E+E Leader Awards program. "This year's winners exemplify the kind of forward-thinking strategies and technologies that companies need to stay ahead in an increasingly complex energy and environmental landscape." About the Kern CCD Solar Portfolio Kern CCD, one of the largest community college districts geographically in the U.S., serves over 30,000 students through its three colleges: Bakersfield College, Cerro Coso College, and Porterville College. To combat high pollution levels, reduce energy costs, and invest in student success, Kern CCD partnered with ForeFront Power to develop a 4.6 MW solar energy and storage portfolio across multiple sites. The Kern CCD solar energy and storage portfolio includes solar canopies, solar ground mounts, energy storage, a microgrid, and EV charging stations across the District. Combined, these projects generate 5.46 million kWh of clean, renewable electricity annually, helping the District avoid emitting 3,800 metric tons of CO2 each year. This carbon offset is the equivalent of taking 850 gas powered cars off the road each year, representing a net positive for the region's air quality. "Kern Community College District and its three colleges are dedicated to promoting sustainability and advancing climate action. Our partnership with ForeFront Power exemplifies this commitment," said Kern CCD Chancellor Steven Bloomberg. "This collaboration not only makes sound business sense, but also directly benefits our students. Through investments in curriculum development and workforce training at the California Renewable Energy Laboratory at Kern CCD, we are preparing our students and our campuses for a sustainable future." "This award validates our commitment to pioneering sustainable solutions in higher education," said Marcos A. Rodriguez, Executive Director for Facilities & Operations at Bakersfield College. "The Kern CCD project demonstrates how strategic partnerships, and innovative technologies can create significant environmental and economic benefits for our communities and students." Under the terms of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Kern CCD, ForeFront Power developed, owns, and maintains the District's solar energy portfolio. The PPA enabled Kern CCD to develop its portfolio at no upfront cost and without using bond funds. As utility costs continue to rise, Kern CCD is projected to save more than $8 million over the 20-year lifespan of these systems. These financial savings allow the District to redirect funds toward student-focused programs, reinforcing its mission to expand educational opportunities. "By integrating solar power, energy storage, and EV charging infrastructure directly on campus, we're not only helping Kern CCD cut costs and emissions but also creating hands-on learning opportunities for students pursuing careers in sustainability," said Ruben R. Fontes, CEO of ForeFront Power. "This award-winning project demonstrates how solar, and storage can drive both financial savings and environmental benefits for educational institutions serving the next generation of the renewable energy workforce." As part of its partnership with Kern CCD, ForeFront Power provides financial support for a renewable energy curriculum that enables hands-on STEM learning with the small-scale solar arrays at Bakersfield College. This includes a collaboration with Strategic Energy Innovations (SEI) to fund Climate Corps fellowships, in which students engage in climate mitigation research with the California National Renewable Laboratory (CREL), an energy hub developed with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). ForeFront Power is also currently working with CREL to develop a microgrid at the Weil Institute Building, which will improve the reliability of power supply to the building, supporting the broader sustainability goals of the District. About ForeFront Power: ForeFront Power is a leading developer of commercial and industrial-scale (C&I) solar energy and battery storage projects in the U.S. and Mexico, also offering fleet electrification services. Over 15 years of working together, the ForeFront Power team has developed more than 1,900 behind-the-meter and community solar projects, totaling more than 1.6 gigawatt-DC of renewable electricity. ForeFront Power serves business, government, education, healthcare and community solar customers with a broad array of development, asset management and advisory services from its San Francisco headquarters and via teams based in New York, Mexico City, and across the U.S. About Kern CCD Kern Community College District (Kern CCD) serves communities over 24,800 square miles in parts of Kern, Tulare, Inyo, Mono, and San Bernardino counties through the programs of Bakersfield College, Cerro Coso College, and Porterville College. Governed by a locally elected Board of Trustees, the District's colleges offer programs and services that develop student potential and create opportunities for our citizens. About Environment + Energy Leader Since 2006, Environment+Energy Leader's website and newsletters have provided the definitive and objective voice in reporting on business-related energy, environmental, and sustainability issues. Visit: About the E+E Leader Product & Project Awards For over a decade, the E+E Leader Product & Project Awards have recognized excellence in products, services, and corporate initiatives that drive energy and environmental improvements. Entries are evaluated using a rigorous five-point rating system by an independent panel of executive-level judges from leading organizations across various industries. To see this year's winners and learn more about our judges, visit View source version on Contacts James CorteseGryphon Agency for ForeFront Powermedia@
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Infinitum's Aircore EC Motor System Earns Judges' Choice and Top Product of the Year Awards from Environment+Energy Leader
Judges recognize Infinitum for redefining motor industry with a critical, sustainable solution that reduces electricity consumption in the built environment AUSTIN, Texas, April 01, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Infinitum, creator of the breakthrough air-core motor, today announced its Aircore EC motor system is a winner of the Judges' Choice and Top Product of the Year Awards in the prestigious 2025 E+E Leader Product & Project Awards program. Judges recognized Infinitum's motor system as the top-scoring product that improves sustainability and efficiency in corporate, building and campus environments. The E+E Leader Product & Project Awards honors the products and projects driving meaningful improvements in sustainability, energy management and the bottom line. Awards were scored by independent judges from more than 20 companies including Hyundai Motor Group, JLL, Air Force OEA, Navitas Partners, UCLA, TRC Companies, IWSI America, Intrinsic Textiles, Climate Social and CapGemini. One judge remarked, "Infinitum is redefining the electric motor industry with an innovative, sustainable approach that prioritizes energy efficiency, circularity and emissions reduction. Infinitum's lightweight, highly efficient motors offer a critical solution to reduce electricity consumption and carbon footprints." Infinitum has created a new paradigm for an electric motor that can power the world with less energy and fewer carbon emissions, while promoting repairability and circularity. When compared to conventional motors, the Infinitum motor is upwards of 20% more efficient, 50% lighter, uses 66% less copper and no iron, and produces significantly lower sound power noise. The motor's reusable components stay in service and out of landfills to serve the next generation. "At Infinitum we're not just building a motor — we're driving an entire industry forward. Our Aircore EC motor system is revolutionizing the way power-hungry facilities like data centers consume energy more responsibly at a time when every watt counts," said Ben Schuler, founder and CEO, Infinitum. "The entire Infinitum team is honored to be recognized again for our work in creating an innovative motor system that contributes to a more sustainable future while also benefiting customers' bottom lines." "Every year, our judges look to recognize the businesses that are truly moving the needle and striving for sustainability and operational efficiency," says Kay Harrison, VP and head of the E+E Leader Awards program. "This year's winners exemplify the kind of forward-thinking strategies and technologies that companies need to stay ahead in an increasingly complex energy and environmental landscape." About Infinitum Infinitum has raised the bar for a new generation of motor that is better for the planet and people. The company's patented air core motors offer superior performance in half the weight and size, at a fraction of the carbon footprint of traditional motors, making them pound for pound the most efficient in the world. Infinitum motors open up sustainable design possibilities for the machines we rely on to be smaller, lighter and quieter, improving our quality of life while also saving energy and reducing waste. Based in Austin, Texas, Infinitum is led by a team of industry experts and pioneers. To learn more, visit About Environment+Energy Leader Since 2006, Environment+Energy Leader's website and newsletters have provided the definitive and objective voice in reporting on business-related energy, environmental, and sustainability issues. Visit: About the E+E Leader Product & Project Awards For over a decade, the E+E Leader Product & Project Awards have recognized excellence in products, services, and corporate initiatives that drive energy and environmental improvements. Entries are evaluated using a rigorous five-point rating system by an independent panel of executive-level judges from leading organizations across various industries. To see this year's winners and learn more about our judges, visit View source version on Contacts E+E CONTACT: Kay HarrisonKay@ INFINITUM CONTACT: Erin GilmoreActivate PRegilmore@ 512-466-4559 Sign in to access your portfolio
