Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The Power Player Awards, organized by SEPA (Smart Electric Power Alliance), celebrate the outstanding contributions of individuals, utilities, corporations, regulators, policymakers, and other energy stakeholders who have significantly advanced the transition towards a carbon-free energy system. This initiative is designed to spotlight those who have introduced actionable solutions in SEPA’s five focus areas: Resilience, Transportation, Energy Storage, Emerging Technology, and Policy, with an added emphasis on Energy Equity.

Nominations for the Power Player Awards opened on January 29th and will close on March 4th. The judging panel will review submissions, and finalists will be contacted with further instructions in late March.

Nominations are welcome from utilities, corporations, regulators, policymakers, project teams and individuals, who have played a pivotal role in driving forward solutions that contribute to a carbon-free energy system.

Nominations can be submitted via this nomination form, also available on the Power Player Awards section of the SEPA website and through dedicated emails about the Power Player Awards. We’ll ask you to complete a series of questions in the form, including questions about how or why the nominee demonstrated innovation, how the project or program could be replicated by others, the current status of the project or program, and any challenges encountered, among others.

The awards will be judged based on Innovation, Collaboration, and Replicability/Scalability. We are looking for projects and initiatives from the period of January 1 to December 31, 2023, that not only offer innovative solutions but also exemplify teamwork and have the potential for a wider impact. For individual Power Player nominations, specific criteria will be detailed on the nomination form.

The nomination form provides detailed descriptions and examples for each award category to help you determine the best fit for your project. You are encouraged to nominate your project or a peer for multiple categories if applicable.

The Power Player Awards ceremony will take place on April 30th in Coronado, California. Winners must have an executive representative or the individual awardee present to accept the award. More event details to follow.

Each category will have one winner and two finalists.

Winners will be recognized at the Power Player Awards Ceremony, and their achievements will be highlighted in a press release, on the SEPA website, and across various social media platforms. Additionally, there will be opportunities for further promotion and spotlighting throughout the year.

No SEPA encourages all utilities and industry partners to apply and showcase their transformative efforts within the energy industry transforming work.

Winners will be notified by late March. A general announcement will be made at the beginning of April.

Although we commend your exceptional work, the project must be finalized within the calendar year of 2023 to meet the qualification criteria

We request that award recipients hold an executive or other high-ranking position. Additionally, we encourage those integral to the project’s success to attend.

Absolutely! We encourage it and hope you do.