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The 2021 ENERGY STAR Awards

Each year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) honor organizations that have made outstanding contributions to protect the environment through energy efficiency. EPA is pleased to provide the following information about the 2021 ENERGY STAR Awards for partners interested in recognition for their ENERGY STAR program achievements during calendar year 2020.

SAVE THE DATE!
TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2021 (UPDATED)

EPA and DOE recognize that the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting individuals and organizations across all sectors of our global economy. After much deliberation, we have decided to announce and celebrate the 2021 ENERGY STAR Award winners virtually instead of gathering in-person in Washington, DC.

ENERGY STAR has big plans to celebrate 2021 Award winners!

This year, EPA will announce the 2021 ENERGY STAR Award winners on Tuesday, April 13, 2021.

In lieu of an in-person ceremony, EPA is planning a digital recognition campaign that starts by celebrating the contributions of ENERGY STAR partners and culminates with the announcement of award winners and an all-day social media event promoting their accomplishments.

Additional details will follow once award winners are selected in mid-February.

Notification

Thank you to those who have applied for 2021 ENERGY STAR Awards recognition. Partners will be notified as to the status of their applications on or around February 10, 2021.

Please be assured that EPA will take the unique circumstance of the COVID-19 pandemic into consideration in reviewing applications for the 2021 ENERGY STAR Awards, which recognize ENERGY STAR partner achievements in calendar year 2020. For those who were unable to apply for a 2021 ENERGY STAR Award due to circumstances caused by the pandemic, a lapse in recognition in 2021 will not be counted against your history of consecutive ENERGY STAR awards earned in the next (2022) application cycle.

Important Dates

  • On or around February 10, 2021 - Applicants notified
  • April 13, 2021 - Virtual awards celebrateion

Questions? Partners may contact their account manager or email awards@energystar.gov

Other ENERGY STAR partner and stakeholder meetings are held in conjunction with the ENERGY STAR Awards.  For more information on these and other meetings, please visit the ENERGY STAR Partner Meetings page.

Updated December 17, 2020