2011 Summit-Driving Energy Efficiency as the "Next Big Thing"
On Oct. 4, 2011, the Alliance's Summit, Driving Energy Efficiency as the "Next Big Thing," assembled high-level government officials and energy efficiency experts in Washington, D.C. for a discussion on the future of energy efficiency.
Photos and Videos
Alliance Slideshow: Sen. Coons Slideshow:
Summit Videos:
Speakers and Presentations
Opening and Welcome Remarks
Kateri Callahan, President, Alliance to Save Energy
Keynote Remarks
Tom King, President, National Grid USA
The Next Big Thing: How Are Governments Investing in Energy Efficiency?
Moderator
Monica Frassoni, President, European Alliance to Save Energy
Speakers:
Honorable Martha Johnson, Administrator, U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)
Professor J. Owen Lewis, Chief Executive, Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland
PRESENTATION: Irish Activities in Energy Efficiency
Honorable Jackalyne Pfannenstiel, Assistant Secretary, Energy, Installations & Environment, U.S. Department of the Navy
PRESENTATION: Sailing the Great Green Fleet
Honorable Franz Untersteller, Minister of the Environment, Climate Protection and Energy Sector, State of Baden-Württemberg, Federal Republic of Germany
Keynote Remarks
Honorable Chris Coons, U.S. Senate (D-Del.)
The Next Big Thing: Innovations in Implementation and Finance
Moderator
Dr. Kathryn Clay, Executive Director, Drive Natural Gas
PRESENTATION: Transforming Our Nation's Transportation Sector: The Role of Natural Gas
Speakers:
Gil Quiniones, Acting President & CEO, New York Power Authority
PRESENTATION: Energy Efficiency Implementation and Finance
Jeffrey Eckel, President & CEO, Hannon Armstrong
PRESENTATION: Innovations in Energy Efficiency Implementation and Finance
Alfred Griffin, Director, Citigroup Global Markets
Neil McPhail, Senior Vice President & General Manager, New Business Customer Solutions Group, Best Buy Co., Inc.
PRESENTATION: Customer Insights Brought to Life
Keynote Remarks
Dr. Daniel Yergin, Co-Founder and Chairman, IHS Cambridge Energy Research Associate
The Next Big Thing: Saving Water Along with Energy
Moderator
Laura Van Wie McGrory, Vice President, International Programs, Alliance to Save Energy
PRESENTATION: Water and Energy Efficiency: The Next Big Thing
Speakers:
Bryan Jacob, Director of Energy Management & Climate Protection, The Coca-Cola Company
PRESENTATION: Saving Water Along with Energy
David Flitman, Senior Executive Vice President & President, Water and Process Services, Nalco Company
PRESENTATION: Essential Expertise for Water, Energy and Air
Joshua Johnson, Republican Professional Staff Member, Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Keynote Remarks
Honorable Brian Bilbray, U.S. House of Representatives (R- Calif.)
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The Summit will take place in Washington, D.C. in the Dirksen Senate Office Building, Room SD-106 on Capitol Hill. The building entrance closest to Room SD-106 is at the corner of First Street, SE and Constitution Avenue.
The following hotels are in close proximity to Capitol Hill:
Hotel George
15 E Street, NW
202-347-4200
Hyatt Regency Washington
400 New Jersey Avenue, NW
202-737-1234
The Liaison Capitol Hill
415 New Jersey Avenue, NW
202-638-1616
Phoenix Park Hotel
520 North Capitol Street, NW
202-638-5419
Using the Metro is highly recommended, as parking in the area is limited. Take the Metro Red line to Union Station. The Dirksen building is located one block south of Union Station, and is a five- to ten-minute walk.
Limited street parking is available at Union Station and the surrounding area.
To sponsor the 2011 Summit and benefit from unparalleled exposure and direct access to a notable group of the industry's energy efficiency professionals and congressional leaders, please contact Marcy Devaney at 202-530-4351.
