Top Utilities Seeking Clean Technology Opportunities - Application Deadline for Partner Program February 12th

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Only three days left to apply for the cleantech-focused Utility Technology Challenge.  Global companies developing energy, water and environmental technology solutions are encouraged to submit into this pilot and demonstration partnership program -- there are no fees associated with this program.  All entries will be reviewed for partnership matching opportunities.  The best entries will be selected for recognition as 'Top 15' utility-scale solutions.

The goal of the testing and pilot program is to foster beta-customer opportunities and proof-of-technology relationships that result in validated test data, enabling faster adoption by utilities and municipalities -- driving more jobs, and securing safer, cleaner, and more reliable energy and water supplies.  All solutions that meet program criteria will be made available and marketed to utilities and municipalities seeking technology partners.

Program sponsors and partners include: The US Department of Energy, Austin Energy, Accenture, City of Anaheim, National Grid, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), and Lockheed Martin.

"The response to the program has been incredible.  The ability to identify solutions and match them to communities and organizations based on the technology, stage of development and testing requirements helps to streamline the demonstration and adoption process," stated Patricia Glaza, Executive Director of the Clean Technology & Sustainable Industries Organization (CTSI). "We encourage companies to apply by the February 12th deadline to make sure their solutions are given visibility to our testing partners."

Solution categories include: Smart Grid, Building Efficiency/Management, Industrial/Commercial Energy Efficiency, Residential Energy Efficiency, Demand Response, Load Management, Distributed Generation, Centralized Power Generation, Energy Storage, Lighting, IT, Transmission & Distribution, Transportation, Reliability & Service Management, Pollution Monitoring & Reduction, Water, Waste Management & Recycling.

As part of the test and demonstration partnership program, the Utility Technology Challenge offers utility-targeted solution companies the opportunity to gain international recognition and increase their chances of relationship development.  The Challenge will result in a solution showcase being held June 22, 2010 in Anaheim, California as part of the CTSI annual event, Clean Technology 2010.  

For more information on the program, please visit: www.ct-si.org/services/cleanTest/challenge.html

About CTSI:

The Clean Technology & Sustainable Industries Organization (CTSI), a 501c6 non-profit industry association, represents the organizations developing, commercializing, and implementing energy, water, and environmental technologies. Clean technologies offer much needed solutions to growing resource security and sustainability concerns and are critical to maintaining economic competitiveness. CTSI brings together global leaders for advocacy, community development, networking, and information sharing to help bring these needed technologies to market more rapidly. Visit www.ct-si.org for more information.

About Clean Technology 2010:

Clean Technology 2010 is in its fourth year of providing business, technical and government leaders the opportunity to identify new technologies, build commercial partnerships, debate policy and regulations, and collaborate in a fast-paced, information packed event.  Clean Technology 2010 is part of the annual TechConnect World conference and trade show, which attracts more than 5,000 attendees from around the word. Visit www.cleantech2010.com for more information.

SOURCE The Clean Technology & Sustainable Industries Organization