The California Energy Commission (CEC) will recognize individuals and organizations contributing to the state’s clean energy goals at the 2025 Clean Energy Hall of Fame Awards. The event, now in its sixth year, honors leaders who have played a significant role in advancing California’s aim for a fully clean energy future.
This year’s Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Marty Turock, executive director of Cleantech San Diego’s Southern California Energy Innovation Network. Judith Gomez, coordinator for Climate Action Pathways for Schools in Porterville, will receive the Youth Game-Changer award. Jose “Moke” Simon III, chairman of Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians and Lake County, is recognized as Tribal Champion.
Three individuals are named Clean Energy Champions: Jaime R. Lemus, director of the Transportation and Climate Change Division at Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District; Dr. Cassandra Little, CEO of Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce; and Kameale C. Terry, CEO and co-founder of ChargerHelp! in Los Angeles.
The awards ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, December 4 from 3 to 5 p.m. PST at the California Natural Resources Agency Auditorium in Sacramento.
According to the CEC: “The Clean Energy Hall of Fame Awards honor local leaders making exceptional contributions to help California achieve a 100 percent clean energy future for all.”
The CEC plays a central role in guiding California toward its renewable energy targets by focusing on areas such as developing renewable energy sources, transforming transportation systems, increasing energy efficiency across sectors, investing in innovation within the industry, advancing state-level policy initiatives, certifying thermal power plants for operation within the state, and preparing strategies for potential energy emergencies.
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