ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM AT KSC
Energy Star Label
The Energy Star Label is a symbol of energy efficiency managed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy.
To nominate an administrative-type facility, email Harry Plaza (Harry.Plaza@nasa.gov) or call 321.867.8414
Visit the website at Energy Star Label Award.
Environmental & Energy Award
Per Executive Order 13423, Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management,
the Environmental Branch administers an awards program to recognize individuals and teams for exceptional contributions supporting KSC’s environmental and energy goals and who demonstrate environmental stewardship.
Awardees are recognized at the KSC Fall Awards Ceremony and receive certificates and numbered patches that have been flown aboard Shuttle missions.
View the Environmental & Energy Nomination Form here.
Point of Contact: Kimberly Manguikian, TA-B1C, 321.867.8403
Federal Energy & Water Management Award
The Federal Energy and Water Management Award is sponsored each year by the Department of Energy (DOE) in conjunction with the Federal Interagency Energy Policy Committee ("656" Committee). The award recognizes significant contributions to the efficient use of energy and water management.
Each March, NASA Headquarters/Code JE publishes a call to all the centers for award nominations for the previous fiscal year. KSC's Awards Office collects inputs from the Energy Working Group and Environmental Working Group and forwards all nominations to Code JE. See award categories by group size and topics on the FEWM website for further description.
To nominate an energy project, email Harry Plaza or call 321.867.8414. To nominate a water project, email Doug Durham or call 321.867.8429.
Louis R. Harris Jr. Award
This award recognizes individuals for excellence improvements in energy efficiency in the Federal sector through utility energy service contracting. The person receiving this award should exemplify Lou Harris' goals and vision for building a strong partnership between the Federal government and the utility industry.
Visit the Harris Award website for more information.
To nominate an individual, email Harry Plaza or call 321.867.8414.