Sorrell alumna awarded national honor by the U.S. Dept. of Energy for clean energy work in business – Troy Today

Sorrell College of Business alumna Linette Casey (MSM ’01) is one of nine leaders recognized by the U.S. Dept. of Energy for their outstanding achievements in the field of clean energy.

The 2024 Clean Energy Education and Empowerment (C3E) Awards initiative aims to close the gender gap and increase the participation, leadership and success of women in clean energy fields. It is led by DOE in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University’s Precourt Institute for Energy and the Julia Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory at Arizona State University.

“DOE is honored to celebrate this year’s C3E Awardees, a remarkable group of leaders introducing groundbreaking ideas and diverse viewpoints to advance a fair and sustainable clean energy economy in America and across the world,” said U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm. “These exceptional women are deepening our understanding of the clean energy transition and sparking innovative breakthroughs we need to build a thriving clean energy future that benefits every community.” 

The awards were presented Nov. 13 at the C3E Symposium at Stanford University and Casey’s award comes from the Business Sector.

Casey has established herself as an expert in driving the renewable energy transition and finding sustainable solutions for energy-intensive industries. She has worked in numerous business roles in the energy field, including logistics, procurement, and sales. She collaborates with customers across the energy industry—including industrial, utility, and renewable sectors—on both local and global scales.

In her current role as a Sales Account Manager for Siemens Energy, Casey works across the renewable energy field—from onshore and offshore wind to solar and storage—supporting a range of clients that include engineering, procurement and construction companies; developers; startups; utilities; and regulating bodies.

Casey is dedicated to mentoring and developing strong women and girls. She is a founding member of the Boston Chapter of the Women’s Energy Network and served as its president in 2022. Under her leadership, the Boston Chapter instituted a college scholarship for young women entering energy careers.

She is featured as a Trailblazer in the children’s book Everyday Superheroes: Women in Energy Careers. Casey was also honored with the Distinguished Alumna Award from Maine Maritime Academy, received the Excellence in Character Award (formerly the Woman of the Year Award) from PowerGen International, and was named one of the Top 10 Global Women in Sustainability by TE100.

Casey’s educational background includes an MS in Management from Troy University, a BS in International Business and Logistics from Maine Maritime Academy (Casey was the first female graduate in the major), and a graduate certificate in Corporate Sustainability and Innovation from Harvard University.