Awards

2013

Exemplary Energy Efficiency Programs, Multifamily, from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
For the Energy Savers program
ACEEE and an expert panel reviewed programs and selected leading designs and practices for energy efficiency programs

2012

Vision Award from the Urban Land Institute
For the Energy Savers program
Winners recognize visionary developments, programs and young professionals in the land use and development fields.

2011

Chicagoland Apartment Marketing and Management Excellence Award from the Chicagoland Apartment Association for Excellence in Sustainability and Green Practices
For the Energy Savers program

American Planning Association, Illinois Chapter Award for Sustainability Planning
For Sustainable Decatur, a sustainability plan for Decatur, IL

2010

Greenworks Audience Choice Award for “Sustainable Innovation in the Built Environment”
For the Energy Savers program

Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Grant
For the development and launch of CNT’s MyHomeEQ online tool

2009

MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions
For the entire scope of work under the Center for Neighborhood Technology.

2008

Environmental Hall of Fame Award – Illinois Environmental Hall of Fame
To CNT Energy for its contribution to helping the environment

2006

Honoree – Chicago Innovation Award
For the Community Energy Cooperative’s Energy Smart Pricing Plan (ESPP)

2005

Inspiring Efficiency through Innovation – Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
For the Energy-Smart Pricing Program

2002

Award, Solar Business Achievement – The Solar Electric Power Association
To Commonwealth Edison and the Chicago Solar Partnership for the development of a solar community, Austin, Texas

Demand-Response Achievement Award – The Peak Load Management Alliance
To the Community Energy Cooperative