Kentucky's Riddle to Receive Energy Leadership Award at 14th Annual Energy Efficiency Forum; Public Service Award Recognizes Achievements and Advocacy

    WASHINGTON--June 6, 2003--Eddie Riddle Jr., program manager in the Kentucky Division of Energy, will receive an Energy Leadership Award in conjunction with the 14th Annual Energy Efficiency Forum in Washington, D.C. He will receive the Public Service Award for inspiring action to address energy efficiency in government.
    Riddle is being honored Tuesday, June 10 at a Congressional Reception at the Hart Senate Office Building. The Energy Efficiency Forum will take place the next day at the National Press Club.
    Riddle has been a leading advocate for energy efficiency in Kentucky. His efforts led to the passage of Energy Saving Performance Contracting legislation by the 2002 Kentucky General Assembly. This legislation will benefit all Kentucky governmental agencies by providing the opportunity for more than $33 million in energy cost savings.
    Riddle's 27 years of service to the state includes 15 years in the Kentucky Cabinet for Natural Resources. He currently serves on the board of directors of the National Energy Services Coalition and is co-chair of the Kentucky Energy Services Coalition.
    The Energy Efficiency Forum is a nonpartisan event designed to raise awareness of the technical, economic and political solutions implemented to assure energy efficiency. The Forum is co-sponsored by the United States Energy Association and Johnson Controls, Inc.
    The United States Energy Association is comprised of approximately 150 public and private energy-related organizations, corporations and government agencies. It represents the United States in the World Energy Council.

    Johnson Controls, Inc., is a global market leader in automotive systems and facility management and control. In the automotive market, it is a major supplier of integrated seating and interior systems, and batteries. For non-residential facilities, Johnson Controls provides control systems and services including comfort, energy and security management. Johnson Controls , founded in 1885, has headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its sales for 2002 totaled $20.1 billion. For more information on Johnson Controls, Inc., visit the company's web site at www.johnsoncontrols.com.