ALBANY, NY—October 24, 2011—AWS Truepower, LLC, an international leader in renewable energy consulting and information services, will be presented this week with the 2011 Outstanding Industry Leader Award by the Alliance for Clean Energy New York (ACE NY).

"As a founding member of ACE NY and strong supporter of the clean energy industry, I am honored to receive this award on behalf of our company," stated Bruce Bailey, President and CEO, AWS Truepower. "Over the past three decades it has been our mission to enable the growth of wind and solar power in New York and throughout the world with proven science and technology. New York is a prime example of how sound policy and legislative support are essential to the success of the renewable energy industry."

"AWS Truepower has helped renewable power growth in New York by facilitating successful project development and planning, grid integration, community education, and the establishment of training and incentive programs," stated Carol E. Murphy, Executive Director, ACE NY. The Outstanding Industry Leader Award is awarded as part of ACE NY's Sustainable Energy Leadership Awards, which recognize exemplary leadership and outstanding work done on behalf of clean energy and sustainability in New York State.

The Sustainable Energy Leadership Awards are presented annually to entities and/or individuals that have made an outstanding contribution towards helping New York achieve its sustainability goals and had a significant positive impact on theclean energy and energy efficiency industry as a whole.

AWS Truepower is an industry pioneer and leader in technical services and expertise for wind and solar project development and operations optimization throughout the world. Its presence in New York has been instrumental in building New York's clean energy economy.