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Renewable Energy Technologies – An Overview

BlackFinn American Saloon 4901 Fairmont Ave, Bethesda, MD, United States

Speaker Laurence B. Cope is President of Cope Associates, LLC, an Energy Consulting Firm. He has over 35 years of experience in electric utilities and financing. His current endeavor is a manuscript on Renewable Energy.

Fostering Climate Resilience: Financing Mechanisms that Engage the Public

Johns Hopkins University 1717 Massachusetts Ave NW, Room 204, Washington, DC, United States

Topic Devastating violent weather events in recent years, such as Superstorm Sandy and Hurricane Katrina, constitute a portent of a globe gripped by climate change. In many areas threatened by climatic impacts of this nature, the private sector, which owns a majority of buildings, as well as federal, state, and local governments, are grappling with...

50 Shades of Green

The Banana Café 500 8th Street SE, Washington, DC, United States

Topic Brian Keane will speak on "50 Shades of Green" regarding what professionals and citizens can do in the green energy arena to make a difference. Speaker Brian Keane is the President of SmartPower and has written the book “Green is Good” (available on Amazon).

Financing Clean Energy

The Laughing Man Tavern 1306 G St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Speaker Edward Rios, Senior Investment Analyst, with the U.S. Department of Energy Loan Programs Office (LPO) serves as the lead analyst for incoming applications under Renewables, Advanced Fossil, and Manufacturing solicitations. His areas of focus include biofuels, wind generation, solar generation, and biomass generation. He also has due diligence experience in the areas of geothermal,...

Climate Risks & Opportunities in Our Local Region of Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia

Hilton Garden Inn at Arlington/Courthouse 1333 North Courthouse Road, Arlignton, VA, United States

Topic Are you curious as to what is being predicted for the Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia areas in terms of projected climate change risks and impacts? Do you wonder what federal, state and local actions are being taken to address these issues and what opportunities may result in terms of related economic development and...

Is It Time for a New Economic Paradigm? Building a More Sustainable Economy for People and the Plan

The Bier Baron Tavern Washington, DC, United States

Topic How sustainable are current economic policies which promote economic growth and consumption? Reports indicate that we currently consume the equivalent of 1.5 planets and, at current rates, this will increase to 2 planets by 2030. The problem is...we only have one planet. Some visionaries are calling for a new paradigm designated as "Steady State...

Professional Networking Happy Hour — Facts and Action on Green Jobs in the DC Area

at the offices of LEVICK and LEVICK Energy

August 19, 2014 Professional Networking Happy Hour -- Facts and Action on Green Jobs in the DC Area You are invited to join Leaders in Energy monthly professional networking Happy Hour on Tuesday, August 19th, from 6-9 pm at the offices of LEVICK and LEVICK Energy. The event will feature two speakers addressing the green...

Clean Energy Financing & Start-Up Companies in Maryland

You are invited to participate in the Leaders in Energy's first monthly professional networking Happy Hour for energy and sustainability professionals in the Baltimore area. The topic will be "Clean Energy Financing & Start-Up Companies in Maryland." Speakers will address: 1) opportunities for clean energy funding; 2) a start-up company's experience, and 3) the potential...

Leaders in Energy Co-Hosts Council on Women in Energy and Environmental Leadership (CWEEL) Reception

World Energy Engineering Congress

Join the Association of Energy Engineer's Council on Women for Energy and Environmental Leadership (CWEEL) for a special networking and fundraising event. Catch up with old friends and meet new ones while sharing the week's experience at the World Energy Engineering Congress. Admission is free to CWEEL members; $30 for all others. Men are also...

Ocean Energy Issues & Opportunities, Arlington Garden Hilton Inn, 6-9 pm; Free Admission

Hilton Garden Inn at Arlington/Courthouse 1333 North Courthouse Road, Arlignton, VA, United States

The Leaders in Energy will be co-hosting its professional networking Happy Hour on the topic of "Ocean Energy Issues and Opportunities." Speakers will address the science and misperceptions regarding the impacts of seismic surveys and noise on marine life associated with offshore energy resource mapping as well as ocean renewable energy systems including ocean thermal...