Image of Art Rosenfled and President Obama Art Rosenfeld Receives National Award

Medal of Technology and Innovation Awarded in Washington, D.C.

Photo courtesy of the National Science & Technology Medals Foundation

Congratulations to former California Energy Commissioner Art Rosenfeld on receiving the 2011 National Medal of Technology and Innovation. Known as the "Father of Energy Efficiency," President Obama presented Rosenfeld with the award in February. Art celebrated his birthday in June. The Energy Commission wishes him a very happy belated birthday!

The California Energy Commission is the state's primary energy policy and planning agency. Created by the Legislature in 1974 and located in Sacramento, six basic responsibilities guide the Energy Commission as it sets state energy policy: forecasting future energy needs; licensing thermal power plants 50 megawatts or larger; promoting energy efficiency and conservation by setting the state's appliance and building efficiency standards; supporting public interest energy research that advances energy science and technology through research, development, and demonstration programs; developing renewable energy resources and alternative renewable energy technologies for buildings, industry and transportation; planning for and directing state response to energy emergencies.