Utah Clean Energy received a Special Recognition Award during The Interstate Renewable Energy Council's (IREC) 2011 Annual Meeting. IREC recognized Utah Clean Energy for "their fearlessness in making renewable energy commonplace in Utah and for being national role model." Amongst Utah Clean Energy's list of accomplishments, IREC highlighted Utah Clean Energy's successful intervention in utility regulatory proceedings that has helped advance energy efficiency programs, such as ThermWise, and helped Utah get an 'A' for renewable energy net metering and interconnection, which helps make solar more affordable for Utah businesses and homeowners.