| gridCONNEXT 2019 TO BRING TOGETHER HUNDREDS OF BUSINESS, UTILITY & GOVERNMENT LEADERS IN WASHINGTON, D.C. |
| 3rdAnnual Event Focused on Accelerating the Convergence of Energy, Transportation, Storage, and the Grid |
| Washington, D.C., May 21, 2019 – The GridWise Alliance and Clean Edge, Inc. today announced that gridCONNEXT 2019 will be held in the nation’s capital December 10-12. The event, now in its third year, convenes hundreds of business, utility, government, and investment stakeholders to explore market innovations that support the transition to clean energy, energy storage, electrified transportation, and a modern electric grid. More information on the event can be found at www.gridconnext.com. This year’s plenary tracks will focus on three major themes: • Unleashing Capital • Advancing Technology • Innovating Policy Confirmed partners include CenterPoint Energy, DataGuard, Exelon, Intel, Itron, and Lockheed Martin. |
| Initial keynote speakers and panelists include:Bill Ritter Jr., former Colorado Governor; founder, Center for the New Energy Economy; and author, Powering ForwardCalvin Butler, Chief Executive Officer, Baltimore Gas and Electric CompanyDr. Emily Reichert, Chief Executive Officer, Greentown LabsRichard Kauffman, Chairman of the Board, NYSERDAWade Bitaraf, Founder, Energy & Sustainability, Plug and Play Technology Center“A growing number of states, cities, corporations, and utilities are now targeting 100% clean-energy and zero-carbon grids,” explains Clean Edge managing director and conference co-producer Ron Pernick. “We look forward to meeting once again in our nation’s capital to explore real-world solutions across the tech, policy, and capital landscape as this transition begins in earnest.” “gridCONNEXT attracts influential stakeholders involved in building a resilient, sustainable, and efficient grid that acts as the backbone for our digital economy,” explains GridWise Alliance CEO and conference co-producer Steve Hauser. “The event supports our group’s mission to accelerate and promote advanced grid infrastructure by engaging policymakers, regulators, utilities, and corporate and financial leaders.” gridCONNEXT 2019 will be held at The Liaison Capitol Hill Hotel, just blocks away from the U.S. Capitol. For more information on the event, to register, or to learn about partnership and speaking opportunities visit www.gridconnext.com. |