Celebrating Innovative Companies Engaged In The Green Economy

Is your company creating good green jobs? Don’t miss your free opportunity to be recognized as a leader! Private for-profit companies located in the U.S. with at least ten employees and $500,000 in annual revenue in the last year are eligible for the 2011 Green Jobs Award.  Applications are due by June 15 and can be downloaded online at www.greenjobsaward.org/apply.

 2010 Winner Spotlight: OPOWER
Thinking outside the box

OPOWER, based in Arlington, VA, is an energy efficiency and smart grid software company that partners with utilities to engage their customers to drive large-scale reductions in energy usage. Customers are offered a variety of platforms to engage in smart energy decisions, including energy reports received by mail, online through a suite of web-based tools, or by phone with customer service representatives. The company is committed to fostering a positive, inclusive company culture and a modern, flexible and diverse work environment for its 155 employees. OPOWER prizes its nonhierarchical structure and every full time employee is given equity in the company. Employees enjoy a weekly company lunch, free gym access, and a quarterly Innovation Day where they can work on areas of particular interest. 

Join OPOWER and be recognized for your company’s contribution to the green economy! Apply by June 15 at www.greenjobsaward.org/apply.