2013 National Town Meeting on Demand Response and Smart Grid
EVENT ADVISORY – July 9, 10, and 11, 2013
WASHINGTON, July 9, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The 2013 National Town Meeting on Demand Response and Smart Grid is taking place on Tuesday – Thursday, July 9-11, in Washington, DC, at the Ronald Reagan Center on 14th St. NW.
The National Town Meeting is considered by many to be the most important smart grid and demand response event in the US. The event's presenters are leaders from the business and policy communities, who discuss important issues and developments with each other and with the audience.
Close to 400 delegates are expected to attend, representing a diverse group of companies, utilities, government bodies and organizations.
50 utilities from all around the country will be there. There are 10 different federal agencies or Congressional committees sending someone, along with representatives of 15 state utility commissions.
One highlight of the Town Meeting is the frequent electronic voting by attendees on various questions. In addition, the "Griddies" - the National Town Meeting Award for Excellence in Communication - will be awarded by attendees to the best examples of creative work that explain the importance of smart energy practices and technologies.
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WHO: |
Among the speakers to appear on Wednesday: |
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Cheryl LaFleur | |
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Chairman, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission | |
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Jonathan Powers | |
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Federal Environmental Executive, White House Council on Environmental Quality | |
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Donna Nelson | |
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Chairman, Public Utility Commission of Texas | |
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Catherine Sandoval | |
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Commissioner, California Public Utilities Commission | |
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Craig Ivey | |
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President, Con Edison | |
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Richard Mora | |
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President and CEO, Landis+Gyr | |
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Blake Young | |
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CEO, Comverge | |
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Matt Rogers | |
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Founder and VP of Engineering, Nest | |
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David Owens | |
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Executive VP, EEI | |
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Gregg Dixon | |
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Senior VP, EnerNOC | |
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Gary Fromer | |
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Senior VP, Constellation | |
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Speakers will also appear from GE, Siemens, Ameren, Black & Veatch, Southern California Edison, PG&E, San Diego Gas & Electric, National Grid, Duke Energy, Itron, PSE&G, U.S. DOE, U.S. Army and many other utilities, clean tech companies and stakeholder groups. | |
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A complete agenda and list of speakers are available at www.smartgridtownmeeting.com. | |
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WHERE: |
Tuesday – Thursday, July 9-11, 2013 |
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Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Washington DC, | |
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1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW | |
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Main Atrium at 14th Street NW entrance. | |
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WHEN: |
Tuesday, July 9, 1pm – 5:00pm – Consumer Engagement Workshop |
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Wednesday, July 10, 8:30am – 5:30pm – Roundtable Sessions | |
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Thursday, July 11, 8:30am –3:30pm – Breakout Sessions | |
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Questions: |
[email protected] or 202.441.1420. |
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RSVP: |
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Sponsors: |
Association for Demand Response & Smart Grid (ADS), among others. |
Contact: Dan Delurey, [email protected] or 202.441.1420
SOURCE Association for Demand Response and Smart Grid
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