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Kathleen Hamilton
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEWS RELEASE
Clean Energy Connections Presents The Expansion of Distributed PV in the Age of the Grid Edge
NEW YORK, February 25, 2014 – Clean Energy Connections launches its 2014 season with The Expansion of
Distributed PV in the Age of the Grid Edge. For this year’s series, Solar 1 and NYC ACRE are proud to announce a
partnership with Greentech Media for content development and industry outreach. The first event will be held on
Tuesday, March 4, 2014, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Jerome L. Greene Performance Space, 44 Charlton Street,
New York.
The Clean Energy Connections discussion series brings together clean energy industry professionals, policymakers,
investors, and researchers. Each event is a forum to share best practices and explore emerging technology, markets
and policy. The theme of the 2014 season is the grid edge: the setting for the ongoing transformation of the electric
grid. As new distributed energy generation is integrated into business and regulatory models in the power sector, a
stable transition to a next-generation electricity system depends on coordinating all aspects of grid modernization.
The four events in 2014 will highlight each layer of this transition, from physical assets to data analytics:
1.
The Expansion of Distributed PV in the Age of the Grid Edge, Tuesday, March 4, 2014
2.
The Age of Intelligent Storage: Distributed Systems, Smart Software and Control Systems,
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
3.
The Future of Building Energy Management Systems at the Grid Edge, Wednesday, September 24,
2014
4.
Grid Edge Analytics: Advances in Big Data, Intelligent Software and Analytics Behind the Meter,
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
The Expansion of Distributed PV in the Age of the Grid Edge will address the impacts on grid infrastructure and
industry stakeholders from the rapid growth of PV (photo voltaics). According to GTM Research, more distributed
solar has been deployed in the past 2.5 years than in the 50 years prior, and they are forecasting another doubling
over the next 2.5 years. The new technology and policy necessary to integrate increasing levels of customergenerated power will fuel the discussion between industry leaders:
Opening Speaker:
 Rick Thompson, President and Co-Founder, Greentech Media
Moderator:
 Ben Kellison, Senior Grid Analyst, GTM Research
Featured Speakers:
 Shaun Chapman, Director, Policy and Electricity, SolarCity
 Stacey Hughes, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, SunLight General Capital
 Naimish Patel, Chief Executive Officer, GridCo Systems
The event is open to the public. General admission is $25, and student admission is $10. Advanced registration is
required at www.cleanecnyc.org. Greentech Media will stream the event live at www.greentechmedia.com.
Clean Energy Connections provides an expert forum to share successful practices and collaborate on new ideas.
Clean Energy Connections is sponsored by NYSERDA, and Con Edison’s Commercial & Industrial Energy
Efficiency Programs.
Solar One is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to increasing energy and environmental awareness, and inspiring
action through public education and cultural programming. Solar One is the Downstate contractor for NYSERDA’s
Economic Development Growth Extension, covering New York City, Westchester, and Long Island.
The New York City Accelerator for a Clean and Resilient Economy (NYC ACRE) helps grow clean technology
and renewable energy companies in New York City, advancing the city as a role model for a low carbon future.
NYC ACRE is seeded by a four year, $1.5 million grant from the New York State Energy and Research
Development Authority (NYSERDA) to NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering. Aimed at assisting entrepreneurs
and innovative, scalable start-ups that are providing solutions to climate and energy issues, the initiative focuses on
growing the cleantech/renewable energy sector and creating technology jobs in New York City. For more
information, visit www.nycacre.com.
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), a public benefit corporation,
offers objective information and analysis, innovative programs, technical expertise, and funding to help New
Yorkers increase energy efficiency, save money, use renewable energy, and reduce their reliance on fossil
fuels. NYSERDA professionals work to protect our environment and create clean-energy jobs. NYSERDA has been
developing partnerships to advance innovative energy solutions in New York since 1975. To learn more about
NYSERDA’s programs and funding opportunities, visit http://nyserda.ny.gov or follow us on Twitter, Facebook,
YouTube, Instagram.
Greentech Media (GTM) produces industry-leading news, research, and conferences in the business-to-business
greentech market. Our coverage areas include solar, grid modernization, energy efficiency, and other non-incumbent
energy markets. GTM Research, the research arm of the company, produces competitive intelligence reports and
data subscriptions. Using our extensive network and in-depth analysis, GTM hosts conferences for in-person
networking and deal-making. GTM has operations in Boston, New York, and San Francisco. For more information,
visit greentechmedia.com or follow us on Twitter: @greentechmedia.
Clean Energy Connections Sponsors
Platinum Series Sponsor – NYSERDA
Clean Energy Connections Partners
Series Partners - Greentech Media & New York Association for Energy Economics
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