
emPOWER is a non-traditional conference bringing together clean energy professionals and organizations across the public, private, and non-profit sectors. In convening some of the most prominent voices in clean energy leadership, the sessions and workshops at emPOWER will focus on the development and enablement of a diverse, inclusive, and passionate community of leaders to advance innovative clean energy solutions. Attendees should prepare to feel challenged, inspired, and motivated to tackle the multifaceted issues in a changing energy landscape.
Based in Washington, DC and San Francisco, CA, the Clean Energy Leadership Institute (CELI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to developing and connecting the next generation of diverse clean energy leaders. Our signature Fellowship Program provides early-career professionals with interdisciplinary educational training, leadership development, and a supportive professional community.











EMPOWERED SPONSORS


MOTIVATED SPONSORS
ON THE DOCKET
Welcome Reception and CELI's 5th Anniversary Party
October 24, 2018
emPOWER Conference
October 25, 2018
Energy as a Community Service
October 26, 2018
Meet other conference attendees and speakers, and celebrate CELI's 5th birthday by participating in our main hustle: Connecting passionate individuals for a night of festivities and bonding! Food, drinks, and open mic entertainment will be aplenty. This soiree will lead in to the emPOWER conference.
Where: Boundary Stone, 116 Rhode Island Ave. NW, Washington, DC
When: 10/24/18, 6:30pm - 10:00pm
The full day of activities will include
8:00am: Breakfast of Clean Energy Champions
9:00am - 5:00pm: Panels, workshops, and networking opportunities
5:00pm - 7:00pm: Closing remarks and reception
For the full schedule of sessions, click here.
Attendees may choose to participate in a morning of community service with a local organization dedicated to social equity in the clean energy industry. More details to come!
EMPOWER IS CARBON-NEUTRAL THANKS TO

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS



Julia Hamm
President & CEO
SEPA
Gregory Wetstone
President & CEO
ACORE
Bruce Harris
VP of Federal Government Affairs
Walmart

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Claire Broido Johnson
President of CBJ Energy
Founder of SunEdison
Amy Harder
Energy Reporter
Axios
Katherine Hamilton
Chair
38 North Solutions



Malcolm Woolf
Senior VP, Policy and Government Affairs
Advanced Energy Economy
Michelle Patron
Director of Sustainability Policy
Microsoft
Kiran Bhatraju
Founder and CEO
Arcadia Power



SaLisa Berrien
Founder and CEO
CIO Energy
Kartikeya Singh
Deputy Director and Fellow
Center for Strategic and International Studies
Liz Dalton
Executive Director
CELI

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Devin Hampton
Vice President of Business Development
UtilityAPI
Alla Jezmir
Vice President
CCM Energy
Cassie Powers
Senior Program Director
NASEO

Lenka Kollar
Director, Strategy and External Relations
NuScale Power

Joe Indvik
Founder and Principal
Rock Creek Consulting

Charles Hernick
Director of Policy and Advocacy
CRES Forum

Dana Sleeper
Director of External Affairs
SEIA

Jeff Stottlemyer
Sr. Manager, Market Development
CLASP

Mike Kohn
VP of People Operations
SparkFund

Maggie Carroll
Program Manager
The Aspen Institute
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Stephanie Doyle
National Outreach Coordinator
Citizens Climate Lobby

Kerene Tayloe, Esq.
Policy Director
Green For All

Grant Carlisle
Director of Advocacy
E2

Katharine Pelzer
Director of Commercial Operations
SparkMeter

Bettina Bergoo
Green Finance Fellow
National Resources Defense Council

Alexandra Harbour
Program Manager and Fund Analyst
Powerhouse

Melanie Santiago-Mosier
Program Director, Access & Equity
Vote Solar

Jackie Weidman
Founder
CELI

Jennifer Williams
Senior Loan Officer
Live Oak Bank

Hannah Bouscher-Gage
Corporate Communications Associate
Sunrun

Mishal Thadani
Co-Founder and President
District Solar

Welcome to
VENUE
Sidney Harman Hall
610 F St NW, Washington, D.C.
For Directions: Please visit the Shakespeare Theatre website
THANKS TO OUR PROMOTIONAL PARTNERS!






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