The Florida Solar Energy Center has been recognized as a leader in alternative energy research. The following is a few of the outstanding awards that have been bestowed upon FSEC.
Energy
Star for Homes Outstanding Achievement Award: 2003, 2004
& 2005 |
Million
Solar Roofs, Best Progress Award, Atlanta Region, U.S.
Dept of Energy: 2002 The Million Solar Roof's "National Best Progress Award" and their Atlanta Region's "Best Progress Award" were presented to the Florida Million Solar Roofs Partnership, which includes the Department of Community Affairs (Florida Energy Office), the Florida Municipal Electric Association, the Florida solar industry and FSEC. |
Certificate
of Appreciation, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Washington
Headquarters Services: 2/2001 For support of the Department of Defense energy mission. |
Research
Partnership Award: 2001 Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Power Technologies, presented this award to FSEC for the Thin Film Photovoltaic Partnership Program. |
State
of Florida Resolution
to recognize and commend FSEC for 25 years of critically
important research and successful operation in the Florida
sunshine, helping harness alternative energy sources for
Floridians and citizens throughout the world:
2000 The Resolution from the Governor and Cabinet acknowledged FSEC's role in building code changes, strategies and products that are saving Florida homeowners an estimated $50 million in energy costs every year. It also noted the Center's work with the state's solar energy companies, installers and technicians that has created the nation's largest and strongest solar industry. |
Habitat
for Humanit, Partnership & Continued support: 2000 The Florida Solar Energy Center has supported Habitat for Humanity for over 10 years. |
1999
Energy Star Home Ally of the Year – State or Local
Government Agency Each year ENERGY STAR presents Partner of the Year awards to outstanding partners who have helped to establish a significant presence for ENERGY STAR qualified new homes in one or more regional markets. These partners have typically demonstrated a commitment to the construction of ENERGY STAR qualified new homes, contributed to the growth of ENERGY STAR in their market(s), and effectively included ENERGY STAR in their marketing and sales efforts. These organizations have recognized that energy-efficient homes are good for business and the environment. We proudly recognize their efforts as ENERGY STAR partners. |
Award
for Excellence in Architecture: 1996 This award was recieved for design of the Florida Solar Energy Center from The Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects |