Richard Yancey Receives 2024 Energy New York Award from NYECC
On Wednesday, October 30, The New York Energy Consumers Council (NYECC), the largest energy consumer advocacy organization in New York State, held its 2024 Energy New York Awards (ENYA). The annual ceremony recognized organizations and individuals in the energy and sustainability fields who have demonstrated remarkable leadership, innovation, and vision in their industry .
NYECC Leadership with 2024 ENYA and JEDI Winners. Source: NYECC
This year, we are proud to share that our very own Richard C. Yancey, Founding Executive Director of Building Energy Exchange, received the Vision award for his exceptional work in leading Building Energy Exchange’s mission of advancing the decarbonization of the built environment through educational programs and resources. We’re deeply honored to receive recognition for the work that we do to improve our built environment for a more healthful, comfortable, and low-carbon future.
“I am truly honored to receive New York Energy Consumers Council’s 2024 ENYA Vision Award, for leading and establishing the Building Energy Exchange. This award is a recognition of the amazing people I get to work with everyday—our staff, our board, and a great community collaborators and doers. Congratulations to my fellow nominees and awardees, and a huge thanks to NYECC for this amazing commendation.
This year’s Energy New York Awards spotlighted the diverse and impactful efforts of leaders in the energy and sustainability industries. Congratulations to all 2024 ENYA nominees and award recipients for your contributions to a more equitable energy future!
Charlie Marino, AKF Group – Innovation Award winner
Julie Tighe, League of Conservation Voters – Leadership Award winner
Daphany Rose Sanchez, Kinetic Communities Consulting – Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) winner
Dwayne Norris, Soulful Synergy, LLC – Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) winner
Special recognition to award nominees:
Faisal Bakhteyer, Brookfield Renewable U.S.
Alex Gulagaci, RXR
Lauren Brois, Sustainable Westchester
