Masdar's Zayed Future Energy Prize Announces Its Nominees

I'm traveling today to the Energy Innovation 2010 conference in Washington, where I'll be moderating a panel tomorrow on innovation policy, so I apologize for the light posting today. I'll have more on the conference tomorrow, which brings together thinkers and journalists who are looking for a new way to crack the energy and climate problem.

But I did want to draw attention to the announcement for the nominees of a newish award that could inject fresh prestige—and capital—into the energy quest. The Zayed Future Energy Prize—from the same people in the oil-rich United Arab Emirates (UAE) who brought you the Masdar Initiative—is an award that recognizes innovation, performance and leadership in sustainable and renewable energy solutions. No shortage of those around, including the Heinz Awards and the Goldman Prize, established by the San Francisco philanthropist Richard Goldman, who just passed away recently.

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