Alliance President Talks Energy Efficiency in Israel

February 2010 – Kateri Callahan traveled to Israel where she presented on energy efficiency deployment, first at a local authorities meeting of Israeli mayors in Tel Aviv, and again at the International Renewable Energy Conference in Eilat-Eilot.

Kateri Callahan joined Israeli mayors and senior representatives from local Tel Aviv authorities and agencies to discuss the challenges and potential for Israeli cities in deploying energy efficiency at scale. Showcasing success stories and case studies from the U.S. and around the world, Callahan demonstrated the economic, environmental, and security benefits of advancing programs, technologies, funding and infrastructure that promote efficient energy use.

Callahan joined former New York Governor George Pataki, Israeli Minister of National Infrastructures Dr. Uzi Landau, Deputy Executive Director of the International Energy Agency Ambassador Richard Jones (see presentation below), and General Manager of IBM and Chairman of GridWise Alliance Guido Bartels for a presentation and discussion centered around the theme “Energy Efficiency – The Quiet Giant.” Callahan focused her remarks on the progress and potential of energy efficiency in the United States and the role federal policy has played in “waking up” the quiet giant.

Tel Aviv Local Authorities Meeting

The Century of Energy Efficiency: Taking it to the Cities

Eilat-Eilot International Renewable Energy Conference & Exhibition

The Giant Wakes and ROARS: Progress and Potential of Energy Efficiency Policy in the U.S.

Deputy Executive Director, International Energy Agency Richard H. Jones' presentation is also available online.