The inaugural Energy Efficiency Forum Hall of Fame event will take place Monday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Newseum, 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC. It precedes the 20th Anniversary of the Energy Efficiency Forum – the first such event of its type to convene high-ranking politicians, business leaders, and NGOs to promote energy efficiency. The Forum takes place the following day at the National Press Club.

“Looking back over two decades we have seen many promises, policies and strategies in dealing with our energy challenges,” says Barry K. Worthington, USEA executive director and Forum co-chair. “We believe it’s appropriate to honor those who make energy efficiency their personal and professional passion.”

Profiles of the inductees can be found at www.eeforum.net. The inductees include:
·         Spencer Abraham, former U.S. Secretary of Energy
·         Kateri Callahan, president, Alliance to Save Energy
·         Eileen Claussen, president, Pew Center on Global Climate Change and Strategies for the Global Environment
·         Douglas Decker, founder, Energy Efficiency Forum
·         Byron Dorgan, U.S. Senator, North Dakota
·         Christine Ervin, former president, U.S. Green Buildings Council
·         David Garman, former Under Secretary of Energy
·         John Gibbons, first director, U.S. Office of Energy Conservation
·         Mark Ginsberg, former director, Federal Energy Management Program
·         Kathleen Hogan, director, Climate Protection Partnerships Division. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
·         Alexander “Andy” Karsner, former Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
·         Thomas Kuhn, president, Edison Electric Institute
·         Tom Leppert, former CEO of Turner Construction; mayor of Dallas
·         Greg Nichols, mayor of Seattle
·         Hazel O'Leary, former U.S. Secretary of Energy; president, Fisk University
·         Edward G. Rendell, governor of Pennsylvania
·         Dan Reicher, former Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable energy; director, Climate Change and Energy Initiatives, Google.org.
·         James Rogers, chairman, president and chief executive officer, Duke Energy
·         Philip Sharp, former U.S. Congressman, Indiana; president, Resources for the Future
·         Branko Terzic, former Federal Energy Regulatory Commissioner; regulatory policy leader – energy & resources, Deloitte Services LP
·         Christine Whitman, former Governor of New Jersey, former EPA Administrator
·         Timothy E. Wirth, former U.S. Senator, Colorado; president, United Nations Foundation

“Over the years these representatives from private industry and the public sector have in some way sponsored legislation, developed programs or otherwise represented what it takes to achieve energy efficiency through bipartisan government leadership and strong business implementation,” says C. David Myers, president of Johnson Controls Building Efficiency business.

Those to be inducted into the Hall of Fame include individuals who have advanced the mission of the Energy Efficiency Forum: To be the premier forum that promotes an energy efficiency ethic through the presentation of national and worldwide views on energy efficiency and the resulting impact on the environment, national security and economic growth.

The Hall of Fame inductees were selected by the Energy Efficiency Forum Executive Council through the following criteria:
·         The nominee must have demonstrated ongoing leadership in energy efficiency, making the topic a significant part of the individual’s career and extending his/her impact beyond the organization.
·         The nominee must have attained recognition in the field of energy efficiency, either in the public or private sector.
·         The nominee must have advanced the Energy Efficiency Forum mission.
·         The nominee must have participated or plan to participate in an Energy Efficiency Forum, as an award recipient, speaker, or member of the Executive Council.

After the inaugural induction of members in 2009 to commemorate the Forum’s 20^th anniversary, the Energy Efficiency Forum Hall of Fame will consider new inductees every five years.

About Johnson Controls:
Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) is the global leader that brings ingenuity to the places where people live, work and travel. By integrating technologies, products and services, we create smart environments that redefine the relationships between people and their surroundings. Our team of 140,000 employees creates a more comfortable, safe and sustainable world through our products and services for more than 200 million vehicles, 12 million homes and one million commercial buildings. Our commitment to sustainability drives our environmental stewardship, good corporate citizenship in our workplaces and communities, and the products and services we provide to customers. For additional information, please visit johnsoncontrols.com.

About USEA:
The United States Energy Association (USEA) is the U.S. Member Committee of the World Energy Council (WEC). USEA is an association of public and private energy-related organizations, corporations, and government agencies. USEA represents the broad interests of the U.S. energy sector by increasing the understanding of energy issues, both domestically and internationally. USEA coordinates participation of the United States in the WEC by nominating representatives to WEC activities, organizes the U.S. delegation to the triennial WEC Congress, WEC Executive Assembly Meetings and Regional Energy Forums. USEA members serve on WEC technical and study committees. In conjunction with the U.S. Agency for International Development and the U.S. Department of Energy, USEA sponsors our nation’s Energy Partnership Program. USEA sponsors policy reports and conferences dealing with global and domestic energy issues as well as sponsors trade and educational exchange visits with other countries. Membership in USEA is open to all organizations having an interest in the energy sector of the United States. 

###