ENYA 2022

Gaston Silva, Vornado Realty Trust; Luis Rios, Rudin Management; John Pierce, Rockefeller Group; Phil Skalaski, The Durst Organization; Diana Sweeney, NYECC; Doreen Harris, NYSERDA; Lewis Kwit, Energy Investment Systems; Janet Joseph, JLJ Sustainability Solutions; Jeannette Williams, NYU Urban Future Lab; Lauren Moss, Vornado Realty Trust; Marc Zuluaga, Cadence OneFive

Keynote Speaker

President and CEO of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
Doreen Harris

Energy New York Award Winners

Pat Sapinsley, Managing Director of Cleantech Initiatives at NYU Urban Future Lab/ACRE, received a JEDI award for having overseen the creation of approximately 1000 jobs, graduated 67 companies from ACRE and another 48 companies in its short duration accelerators.

Lewis M. Kwit, President of Energy Investment Systems, received an innovation award for his significant impact on energy policy and planning throughout his career and for launching the first real time project in NYC.

Janet Joseph, Principal of JLJ Sustainability Solutions, received a vision award for leading NYSERDA's work in building decarbonization, advancing programs and policies to deliver a carbon-neutral building stock.

Gaston Silva, Chief Operating Officer, Vornado Realty Trust, received a leadership award for the development of Vornado's sustainability program, which is on track to meet its goal of carbon neutrality by 2030 and for his years in various NYC government positions, positively influencing NY real estate.

Bomee Jung, Co-founder and CEO of Cadence OneFive Inc, received a JEDI award for contributing to New York City's climate leadership through policy and programmatic innovations since 2002, including leading the nation's first large-scale public housing electrification design-build program.

Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Award Winners

Lifetime Service Award Winner

John Pierce, Advisory Director, of Rockefeller Group was presented a Lifetime Service Award for the positive impact and lives changed through the many organizations he's been affiliated with during his career, including his work with ACE, which mentors students and focuses on career readiness and preparation for further education, serving over 1,300 students annually in NYC.