Mar 28 2008
SolarCity, California's leading provider of solar energy systems, today announced that the company was chosen as part of a distinguished group of winners of the first annual Aspen Energy and Environment Awards, which will be presented at a ceremony on March 29, 2008, during the inaugural Aspen Environment Forum in Aspen, CO.
Created by the Aspen Global Leadership Network and Henry Crown Fellows, the Aspen Institute Energy and Environment Awards recognize and reward excellence for those making significant contributions to innovation, implementation, and communication of energy and environmental solutions. SolarCity is being awarded in the category of Corporate Energy Generation, alongside Serious Materials in the Corporate Energy Conservation category, State of California Energy Office's Million Solar Roofs Initiative in the Innovation in Government category, The California Cars Initiative chosen for Innovation in a Non-governmental Organization and Amory Lovins, Rocky Mountain Institute selected in the Individual Thought Leadership category.
"We are honored to be included among the distinguished Aspen Energy and Environment award recipients," said CEO of SolarCity, Lyndon Rive. "It is because of the work of communities across California that we have been able to bring solar power to such a broad number of homes and businesses. These communities are starting a clean energy revolution and this award signifies a major milestone for all."
CEO Lyndon Rive will be in Aspen on March 29th to receive the award and speak on a discussion panel with the other Energy and Environment award winners hosted by Joel Makower, Founder and Executive Editor, GreenBiz.com.