Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) Awards

Overview

SEPA’s Power Player Awards recognize utilities, companies, regulators, policymakers, project teams, and individuals advancing the transition to a clean, modern energy future through innovation, collaboration, and replicable solutions. The program is run by the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA), a respected U.S. energy trade nonprofit focused on grid modernization and clean-energy integration. Companies pursue it for industry visibility, peer recognition, and credibility with utilities and partners; SEPA’s award pages, FAQ, and annual winners announcements signal an established, repeatable program tied to its major summit.

Eligibility Requirements

• Open to utilities, corporations, regulators, policymakers, and other energy stakeholders; membership in SEPA is not required
• Nomination cycle for 2026 is tied to initiatives aligned with SEPA’s Grid, Growth, and Globe pillars and award criteria of innovation, collaboration, and replicability/scalability