Office of Electricity Chief Operating Officer Receives Meritorious Executive Presidential Rank Award

WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Electricity (OE) announced today that Terri Lee, Chief Operating Officer for OE, has been awarded the prestigious Presidential Rank Award (PRA). This recognition celebrates outstanding achievement, dedication, and leadership by career members of the Senior Executive Service and Senior Professionals across the nation. It is one of the highest honors in federal civil service, and final selections are made by the President of the United States.

The Presidential Rank Award is a distinguished recognition granted annually to a select group of leaders who have demonstrated sustained exceptional performance over an extended period and whose accomplishments have had a significant national or international impact. These leaders are chosen through a rigorous evaluation process, including nominations by department heads, endorsements by senior officials, and thorough evaluations by review boards comprised of private citizens. hese leaders are chosen through a rigorous evaluation process, including nominations by department heads, endorsements by senior officials, and thorough evaluations by review boards comprised of private citizens.

“This achievement is one of the highest honors bestowed upon federal executives. Terri Lee deserves this award for a long list of reasons, including her exceptional leadership within the Office of Electricity, dedication, and her invaluable contributions to advancing OE’s mission,” said Gene Rodrigues, Assistant Secretary for the Office of Electricity. “Ms. Lee has been instrumental in guiding the Office of Electricity through an era of growth and transformation, ensuring we’re not only meeting our goals, but setting new standards in energy resilience, reliability, security, and affordability for Americans.”

Ms. Lee, and the other 2024 PRA winners, will join a distinguished group of public servants who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership, integrity, and innovation in the pursuit of excellence. The full list of this year’s Presidential Rank Award recipients, as well as their individual accomplishments, can be found on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management’s Presidential Rank Awards page.

The Department of Energy and the Office of Electricity congratulates Terri Lee and applauds her ongoing efforts to advance the nation’s energy goals and public service mission.

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