NACS
Alexandria, Virginia
Excellence Awards - ENERGY STAR Marketing

The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) is a trade association. NACS advanced strategic energy management in the industry by collaborating with EPA to create, co-brand, and promote new ENERGY STAR® tools and resources. Key 2021 accomplishments include:
- Surveying its members to enable EPA to create the first ENERGY STAR score for convenience stores.
- Convening industry leaders to work with EPA to create guides and best practices for ENERGY STAR Treasure Hunts.
- Using trade publications, podcasts, and social media to promote new ENERGY STAR materials to its membership.
- Promoting the use of ENERGY STAR certified equipment to reduce plug loads.