New York Energy Consumers Council Honors Five Energy Industry Leaders

Core Insights - The New York Energy Consumers Council (NYECC) honored leaders in the energy sector for their contributions towards a sustainable future during the 2025 ENYA awards ceremony [1][4] Award Summaries - ENYA Lifetime Achievement Award: Diana Sweeney was recognized for her twelve years as Executive Director, where she effectively led the organization through significant changes in New York's energy landscape and expanded its membership [1] - ENYA Vision Award: Esther Toporovsky, leading Community Sustainability Partners, has facilitated over $100 million in investments for more than 10,000 low-income housing units, promoting solar access and climate justice [2] - ENYA Community Impact Award: Jennifer Leone, Assistant Commissioner at NYC HPD, has integrated equity into over $100 million in decarbonization initiatives, including NYC's first housing energy retrofit pilot [2] - ENYA Innovation Award: Michael Reed directs statewide building transformation efforts at NYSERDA, focusing on large-scale climate action initiatives [3] - ENYA Leadership Award: Kelly Westby leads a team at Steven Winter Associates, delivering decarbonization and training to NYC buildings, while fostering a culture of mentorship [3] Event Details - The event featured a keynote address from Rich Dewey, President & CEO of the New York Independent System Operator, along with remarks from NYECC co-Presidents and Executive Director [4] - The event was hosted by Vornado Realty Trust, with principal sponsorship from various organizations including Trane and NYSERDA [4] About NYECC - NYECC is dedicated to promoting a sustainable and equitable energy future for New York City and Westchester County, advocating for reliable and affordable energy generation and delivery [5]