Blog - Leaders In Energy

04.15201804/15/2018

Highlights from Sold-Out January Green Career Workshop

By lercpaIn Green Jobs, Networking, sustainability, UncategorizedTags Beth Offenbacker, Careers, green careers, Janine Finnell, Jobs

This past January I led a sold-out Green Career Workshop for Leaders in Energy, and I left feeling quite inspired by all the energy that was in the room!

In her welcoming remarks, Executive Director Janine Finnell highlighted how Leaders in Energy is building a community of leaders to advance solutions for a sustainable energy system, economy, and world.

During the workshop that followed, participants discovered insights about their career strengths and preferences and how these can be tailored for application to the new green economy, e.g. clean energy, sustainability, circular economy, resiliency, etc.

04.15201804/15/2018

Meeting the New Generation of Energy Leaders

By lercpaIn 4 Gen, Extravaganza, Networking, Our members, sustainability, UniversitiesTags Energy, Extravaganza, Miriam Aczel, Sustainability, University of Maryland

Leaders in Energy has grown into a global network of over 3,000 members, and each one of them has their own story to tell. At the 4th annual Clean Energy and Sustainability Extravaganza on February 23, 2018, I had the pleasure of spending some time catching up with a few attendees, including a few new Leaders in Energy members.

04.08201804/08/2018

Why I am Encouraged About Our Energy Future

By lercpaIn energy, greenhouse gasTags Coal, Emissions, Energy technology, Janine Finnell

In this day and age, when we can hear a lot of negative news, I wanted to share some positive highlights from a fascinating technical tour that I took on March 7-8, 2018 of the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) and the Longview power plant which uses High-Efficiency Low-Emissions (HELE) technologies. The tour was conducted by the National Capital Area Chapter for U.S. Association of Energy Economics (NCAC-USAEE) to these facilities in Morgantown, West Virginia.

03.19201803/19/2018

Leaders in Energy celebrates its 3,000th member!

By lercpaIn Networking, Our membersTags Ida Namur, Leaders in Energy, New members

Leaders in Energy recently reached quite a significant milestone – over 3,000 members in the Leaders in Energy Research, Communications, Policies & Analysis group on LinkedIn!

Whenever this happens, we like to shine the spotlight on our members to show the diversity of talents and backgrounds that are joining our group. Some join virtually from wherever they are located around the world. Others attend our monthly networking events in the Washington, DC area. Today, let’s welcome Ida Namur, who we asked to share a bit about her background.

03.14201803/14/2018

Clean energy is winning, says Extravaganza keynote speaker

By lercpaIn clean energy, Extravaganza, Monthly Events, Networking, sustainabilityTags Clean Energy, Extravaganza, Leaders in Energy, Miriam Aczel

On February 23rd Leaders in Energy held its 4th Annual Clean Energy and Sustainability Extravaganza at the University of Maryland.

The three-part event was a great forum for attendees to learn about exciting new developments and key challenges in clean energy and sustainability. The Extravaganza kicked off with a luncheon panel for the Council on Women in Energy and Environmental Leadership (CWEEL) on Career Perspectives in Cleantech from Women Leaders. The event continued with an all-day exposition and cleantech exhibits, as well as a University of Maryland Showcase and a Business Showcase. The final part of the jam-packed day was an evening reception, generously sponsored by Lockheed Martin.

03.11201803/14/2018

Extravaganza Sponsors Provide Sustainable Solutions to Environmental Challenges

By lercpaIn Business, clean energy, energy, Extravaganza, Networking, sustainability, Sustainable SolutionsTags Business, Extravaganza, Leaders in Energy, Sustainability, Sustainable Solutions

At the fourth annual Energy and Sustainability Extravaganza at the University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) on February 23, 2018, attendees learned about the types of services and products offered by private sector companies to promote sustainability.

Moderated Dr. Lynn Abramson, Executive Director of the Clean Energy Business Network (CEBN), there were two panels featuring representatives from a total of eight companies. The first panel featured green building solutions, and the second panel covered clean power and transportation solutions.

03.10201803/14/2018

University of Maryland researchers share expert knowledge

By lercpaIn Extravaganza, Networking, UniversitiesTags Energy, Extravaganza, Sustainability, University of Maryland

The University of Maryland showcased its clean energy initiatives at the 4th Annual Energy and Sustainability Extravaganza on February 23, 2018. The panel consisted of distinguished faculty members who are either leading critical research in the university or managing sustainability initiatives on campus.

The panel was moderated by Lisa Lincoln, Executive Director, Prince George’s Green. Panelists were Dr. Yunho Hwang, Research Professor and Associate Director, Center for Environmental Energy Engineering; Dr. Peter Sandborn, Professor and Director, Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute; Alla McCoy, Innovation and Economic Development, Division of Research, President’s Office; Dr. Nathan Hultman, Associate Professor and Director, Center for Global Sustainability, School of Public Policy; and Mark Stewart Senior Sustainability Officer, University of Maryland.

03.07201803/14/2018

Career Perspectives from Women Leaders in Cleantech

By lercpaIn CWEEL, energy, Extravaganza, Green Jobs, Leaders in Energy, Monthly Events, Networking, sustainabilityTags AEE, Careers, cleantech, CWEEL, Leaders in Energy, Sustainability, Women

Gender inequality is acute in the energy sector, especially in fossil fuels. People interested in the clean energy space recognize that the sustainability of the energy sector is increased when stakeholders make diversity and inclusion a priority. Therefore, as energy systems are reconfigured toward more renewable systems, gender equality should be addressed and prioritized.

The 4th Annual Energy and Sustainability Extravaganza at University of Maryland (UMD), College Park on February 23, 2018 began with an opening luncheon panel for the Council of Women in Energy and Environmental Leadership (CWEEL). The panel showcased three exceptional women who have championed sustainable energy movements in their respective fields.

03.04201803/05/2018

A great time to be part of clean energy project finance

By lercpaIn energy, Energy Efficiency, Green financing, Monthly Events, Networking, sustainability

On January 19, 2018, over 100 people attended the 4th Annual green finance event under the theme of clean energy project financing: where the rubber meets the road. This forum was timely, as the topic of clean energy has become more important than ever, stated Janine Finnell, Executive Director of Leaders in Energy.

With U.S. pulling out of the Paris Climate agreement, Finnell highlighted that there has been lot of concern about where clean energy and climate investing is headed. Despite this, a growing number of American companies are still planning to invest in renewable energy, according to surveys by GreenBiz and others. This news is encouraging, and there are also a lot of innovations in clean energy financing at the state and local level.

02.19201802/19/2018

Want to Live in a More Sustainable World?

By lercpaIn energy, Extravaganza, Monthly Events, Networking, sustainabilityTags Association of Energy Engineers, Clean Energy, cleantech, Extravaganza, Leaders in Energy, Sustainability, Sustainable Solutions, University of Maryland

Leaders in Energy is a dynamic ecosystem of industry thought leaders and citizens who are actively creating a more sustainable world. February 23 is our annual Energy and Sustainability Extravaganza, this year at the University of Maryland. This annual event (our 4th) will be of direct value to Energy Managers / Facility Managers / VPs of Operations ... anyone who cares about optimizing how their respective organizations run. It will also appeal to those interested in electric cars, green building solutions, and solar energy. We provide a venue to network with others related to job opportunities and projects.