Media Advisory — 2017 State Energy Conference of North Carolina Solutions for a Diverse Energy Economy
Media Contact: Shannon Helm, NC Clean Energy Technology Center, 919-423-8340, shannon_
WHAT: The 2017 State Energy Conference of North Carolina, hosted by NC State University’s Office of Professional Development and the NC Clean Energy Technology Center, offers this annual, two-day event for energy industry professionals and researchers. Entering its 15th year, the annual conference has earned a reputation as the premier forum highlighting and discussing energy issues in North Carolina and beyond.
WHEN: April 11: 8:30am – 5:00pm; Reception 5:00pm- 7:00pm
April 12: 8:30am – 3:00pm; Cleantech Connect Career Fair 3:00pm-5:00pm
WHERE: McKimmon Conference & Training Center, NC State University
1101 Gormon Street, Raleigh, NC 27606
WHO: Keynote speakers include:
- Secretary Michael S. Regan, NC Department of Environmental Quality
- Sean Gallagher, Vice President of State Affairs, Solar Electric Industries Association
- Gretchen Bakke, PhD, Author of The Grid:The Fraying Wires Between Americans and Our Energy Use
- David Fountain, State President (North Carolina), Duke Energy
- Plenary: Energy Poverty in North Carolina
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- AnnaMaria Garcia, Director, Weatherization and Intergovernmental Program, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, US Department of Energy
- Brad Atkinson, Weatherization Program Manager, NC Department of Environmental quality
- Curtis Wynn, President and Chief Executive Officer, Roanoke Electric Cooperative & Affiliate Organizations
- Rick Glazier, Executive Director, NC Justice Center
- Sharon Goodson, Executive Director, NC Community Action Association
Over 75 experts will speak in 30 different sessions in six different tracks. View Agenda – Notable sessions include:
- The Long View: How Much Solar and Wind Can North Carolina Support?
- Traditional Fossil Fuel Generation in North Carolina’s Energy Future
- The Bioenergy Horizon for North Carolina
- Grid Modernization and Integrating Renewables
- Energy Efficiency Policy and Practice in North Carolina
- The North Carolina Electric Utility of the Future
- Leveraging Big Data to Advance North Carolina’s Reseidential Energy Efficiency Market
- Meeting the Growing Market Demand for a Skilled Workforce
- Southeast Solar Policy
The conference is expected to attract over 600 attendees this year. Exhibitors spanning all energy sectors showcase the latest in products and services focusing on energy research and technology.
Advanced registration is required. Full details can be found at the conference web page: www.NCenergyconference.com.
Media admitted with full complimentary pass. Please contact shannon_helm@ncsu.edu for details. Interviews may be arranged upon request.
See the conference website for full details.
