HUD Earns Smart Energy Decisions’ 2023 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award
Industry Update
September 20, 2023
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Public Housing, Energy Branch received the Smart Energy Decisions’ (SED) 2023 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Award. At the Net Zero Forum Fall held in Phoenix, AZ, Dr. Charles Marshall, HUD’s Energy Director, received an award on behalf of his team. The team was recognized for their work in implementing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices in energy and sustainability efforts at their organization.
“HUD is honored to receive the Smart Energy Decisions’ 2023 DEI Impact Award for our efforts in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in clean energy,” said Secretary Marcia L. Fudge. “HUD has worked hard to build an agency that affirmatively reflects the real world we live in. Our strategic efforts to expand diversity, equity, and inclusion are the foundation of our agency and will continue to evolve and grow in the future.”
Nominations were accepted for DEI projects and industry influencers from commercial, industrial, institutional, and government organizations across seven categories. Winners were selected by a panel of judges representing energy customer peers and industry experts.
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