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Energy & Sustainability Extravaganza at George Mason University

George Mason University Arlington Campus, Arlington, VA, United States

Join us for the Energy and Sustainability Extravaganza at The George Mason University, Arlington Campus, on Friday, February 5th, 11:30 am - 8 pm. The Extravaganza will entail 3 events including: 1) A Panel of women leaders in nuclear, solar, bioenergy, and the sustainability sectors as part of the Association of Energy Engineers National Capital...

RESCHEDULED TO MARCH 30th BY Entrepreneurs in Clean Energy Meet-Up

NOTE - This event has been rescheduled to March 30th by the Clean Energy Enterpreneur group. This event on "Speeding up Clean Energy Deployment & Growth: New Technologies, Innovation, Standards & Collaboration" by the "Entrepreneurs in Clean Energy Meet-Up" may be of interest to some of our Leaders in Energy members. One of the panelists...

Leaders in Energy Without Borders Google Hangout

This session will discuss scenarios for moving our world to 100% renewable energy. Presenters include Janine Finnell, Clean Energy Ambassador and Founder, Leaders in Energy; Silvia Leahu-Aluas, Director of Sustainable Manufacturing, Leaders in Energy; and Adriaan Kamp, Leaders in Energy Member with Energy for One World. Free. Google link is: https://plus.google.com/events/c8dbb1pk9anr4041sm3kpcm1fpc

Paris to DC: Acting for Affordable Clean Energy

United Nations Foundation 1750 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join the United Nations Association - National Capital Area (UNA-NCA) and Leaders in Energy on March 3rd for an interactive panel discussion entitled “Paris to DC: Acting for Affordable Clean Energy." The focus will be on the newly enacted 2015 Paris Climate Conference (COP21) and the United Nations’ Global Goal 7, which is aimed at...

How the Smart Grid and Unlicensed Spectrum Impact Energy Efficiency

Missing from many discussions of smart grid is consideration of the central role that access to unlicensed spectrum plays in leading edge deployments of advanced metering infrastructure (AMI). Unlicensed spectrum—radio frequency bands that are open for shared use by all users that satisfy technical requirements—is administered by the FCC but not controlled by any particular...

The Maker Economy And Local Manufacturing in the DC Metro Region

Tech Shop 2100-B Crystal City, Arlington, VA, United States

Our event at the TechShop in Crystal City, Arlington will focus on the maker economy and local manufacturing in the DC Metro region. We will have presentations by local business folks, and then allow attendees to walk around the space and hear current TS members talk about their projects. Our goals are several: --introduce TechShop...

Sustainable Facilities for the Circular Economy

Crystal Gateway Condominium 1300 Crystal Drive,, Arlington, VA, United States

This program on Sustainable Facilities will provide examples of success stories of examples of facilities and real estate designed and managed for the circular economy. The change required by the circular economy framework is significant, why should you undertake it? It will examine the value proposition for organizations and regions. Our panel will also explore...

Perspectives on Making an Impact Through Sustainable Investing

Boulevard Woodgrill Arlington, VA, United States

Join us for a discussion about sustainable investing and how your investment choices can help influence businesses and economy in creating a more clean energy and sustainable world. With today's wave of socially conscious consumers and the rise of the empowered Millennial, there is an increasing desire to invest in the way we live, with...

Pathways to a Green Job

Arlington Economic Development Office 1100 N. Glebe Road, Suite 1500, Arlington, VA, United States

Leaders in Energy (LE) will conduct its Third Annual Green Jobs event on Thursday, August 18th, 6-8:30 pm. We will hear about traditional and unconventional ways to find a green job. We've got a slate of great panelists for the two-part discussion that will include a job and career coaching professional, an employer that is...

“Un-Debate” on Energy and Sustainability

Are you tired of combative debates, gridlock, and polarization? Join Leaders in Energy and Potential Energy DC to examine key clean energy and sustainability issues that are being discussed in the upcoming election. We will feature representatives from each of the major parties, Democratic and Republican, along with the Green and Libertarian parties. However instead...