ConocoPhillips and Penn State University have jointly launched the ConocoPhillips Energy Prize, a new awards program that recognizes innovative ideas and original, actionable solutions that can help improve the way the United States develops and uses energy.
Entries will be accepted through May 30. A qualified panel of energy and environmental experts will review the entries and select up to five finalists. Concepts will be judged on the basis of creativity, scalability, commercial viability, and sustainability, according to the company. The winner will receive an additional $100,000, the first runner-up will receive another $50,000 and the second runner-up will receive another $25,000. For the official rules, visit www.conocophillips.com/energyprize. |