DOE: The 2023 Clean Energy Education & Empowerment (C3E) Award Recipients announced
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has recently announced the recipients of the 2023 Clean Energy Education & Empowerment (C3E) Awards. This prestigious award recognizes the achievements and leadership of 11 women who have made significant contributions to the field of clean energy. The winners were revealed on September 12, 2023, through a press release issued by the DOE.
The 2023 C3E Awardees come from diverse backgrounds and have excelled in their respective categories. Some of the notable winners include Jameka Hodnett, who is known for her advocacy for climate justice, and Raisa Lee, an engineer and solar energy developer. Evangelina Galvan Shreeve, the Chief Diversity Officer and Director of STEM Education at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), was also recognized for her outstanding work in promoting diversity and education in the clean energy sector.
Other winners include Piper Foster Wilder, Founder and CEO of 60Hertz Energy, Erin Davis, Co-Founder and COO of Enduring Planet, Leuwam Tesfai, Deputy Executive Director for Energy and Climate Policy at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), and Melinda Baglio, Chief Investment Officer and General Counsel at CleanCapital, among others. Gina McCarthy, a renowned advocate for environmental and public health matters, was also recognized for her lifetime of contribution to the field.
U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm expressed her pride in recognizing this year's C3E Awardees. She stated that these women are bringing unique perspectives and groundbreaking ideas to the fight for an equitable clean energy future. Their work, whether it's leading research or championing environmental justice, is expanding our understanding of the clean energy transition and driving transformative breakthroughs across America's economy.
The C3E Awards, now in its twelfth year, is led by the DOE and supported by prestigious partners such as the MIT Energy Initiative, Stanford University's Precourt Institute for Energy, and the Texas A&M Energy Institute. The program aims to foster women's participation, leadership, and achievements in the clean energy industry. Through this initiative, the DOE and its partners are working towards a more inclusive and sustainable clean energy future.
