The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU) as part of the Northeast Retail Products Initiative a 2015 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award in recognition of its continued leadership in protecting our environment through superior energy efficiency achievements. The Initiative, facilitated by Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) on behalf of its sponsoring gas, electric and efficiency utilities in New England, New York, and Washington D.C., will be recognized at an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. on April 20, 2015.