Nominations are open for AESP's 2012 Energy Awards Program.

PHOENIX, Nov. 16, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nominations are open for AESP's

2012 Energy Awards Program. The awards will be presented during the opening
plenary at AESP's 22nd National Conference & Expo, February 6-9, 2012 in San
Diego, Ca.

AESP is pleased to announce the newest addition to its existing award
categories -- AESP's "One to Watch" Award. This award will be presented to a
young professional (under the age of 30) who has demonstrated leadership and
made measurable achievements at his/her company. This is AESP's newest way
of reaching out to, and encouraging, the next generation of leaders in the
energy services field. AESP's Energy Awards program recognizes excellence in
the energy services field in the following categories:

-- Outstanding Energy Efficient Technology Deployment of the Year
-- Outstanding Achievement in Marketing Communications
-- Outstanding Achievement in Market Research and Evaluation
-- Outstanding Achievement in Pricing and Demand Response
-- Outstanding Achievement in Energy Program Design and Implementation
(Residential and Commercial/Industrial)
-- B. H. Prasad Award for Outstanding Contribution to AESP (individual
award)
-- NEW! AESP's "One to Watch" Award for Outstanding Achievement by a
young
professional

"AESP's Energy Award has become one of the most sought after recognitions in
the energy services industry," said President and CEO, Meg Matt. "We take
pride in honoring some of the best work in energy efficiency."

To submit an award nomination, go to
http://www.aesp.org/displayemailforms.cfm?emailformnbr=171585. The
submission fee is $50 per entry and the deadline is December 2, 2011.
Note: There is no fee for the B. H. Prasad or "One to Watch" awards.

AESP's National Conference & Expo draws the top program managers, policy
makers, marketers, evaluators, consultants and vendors in energy efficiency.
Highly regarded experts in their respective fields will lead over 60
sessions that will cover the range of current topics in program design,
implementation, pricing, marketing, research, evaluation and more.

For more information about AESP's 22nd National Conference, go to
www.aesp.org. For exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities, click here or
contact Suzanne Jones at suzanne@aesp.org.

AESP is a member-based association dedicated to improving the delivery and
implementation of energy efficiency, energy management and distributed
renewable resources. AESP provides professional development programs, a
network of energy practitioners, and promotes the transfer of knowledge and
experience.