Energy Leadership

Specific Judging Considerations

• To recognize individuals, businesses, organizations, and communities for demonstrating outstanding leadership in improving energy efficiency, developing advanced energy technologies, and using renewable energy resources
• Processes used to optimize the amount of energy consumed in operational activities (if applicable)
• Relationship between the environmental benefits and the associated economic benefits

2008 Winner of Energy Leadership

Winner – Cleveland State Community College (Bradley County)

Cleveland State Community College’s existing construction technology program was enhanced to include a focus on alternative and renewable energy sources, as well as the techniques and technologies for energy efficient construction. The project focuses on four areas: new curriculum, secondary school (high school) recruiting, workshops and seminars, and practical demonstration items. This enhanced program resulted in a new workforce development certificate called the Zero Energy Housing Certificate; six new or revised courses; and more than 6,000 individuals exposed to energy efficient construction materials in the classroom, public meetings, presentations and seminars. So far, more than 122 students have completed more than 300 community college courses related to the energy efficient construction field at Cleveland State Community College.