DOE Names Second-Ever Schlesinger Medal for Energy Security Recipient

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Date

Dec. 22, 2015

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Media Highlight

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Smart Grid News

"Dr. Phil Sharp has received the James R. Schlesinger Medal for Energy Security from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for his work in Congress, academia, the private sector and nonprofits."

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Phil Sharp

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Fellow, Columbia University; former President, RFF

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