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CELI presents:

empower

The first conference dedicated to young professionals driving change in the clean energy sector.

October 24-25, 2018

ABOUT

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.

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SPONSOR
EMPOWERED SPONSORS
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MOTIVATED SPONSORS
AGENDA
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 

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When: 10/24/18, 6:30pm - 10:00pm

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Purchase tickets here!

The full day of activities will include

 

8:00am: Breakfast of Clean Energy Champions

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9:00am - 5:00pm: Panels, workshops, and networking opportunities

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5:00pm - 7:00pm: Closing remarks and reception 

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For the full schedule of sessions, click here.

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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!

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SPEAKERS
EMPOWER IS CARBON-NEUTRAL THANKS TO
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CONFIRMED SPEAKERS
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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

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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

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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

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Lenka Kollar

Director, Strategy and External Relations

NuScale Power

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Joe Indvik

Founder and Principal

Rock Creek Consulting

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Charles Hernick

Director of Policy and Advocacy

CRES Forum

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Dana Sleeper

Director of External Affairs

SEIA

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Jeff Stottlemyer

Sr. Manager, Market Development

CLASP

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Mike Kohn

VP of People Operations

SparkFund

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Maggie Carroll

Program Manager

The Aspen Institute

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Stephanie Doyle

National Outreach Coordinator

Citizens Climate Lobby

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Kerene Tayloe, Esq.

Policy Director

Green For All

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Grant Carlisle

Director of Advocacy

E2

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Katharine Pelzer

Director of Commercial Operations

SparkMeter

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Bettina Bergoo

Green Finance Fellow

National Resources Defense Council

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Alexandra Harbour

Program Manager and Fund Analyst

Powerhouse

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Melanie Santiago-Mosier

Program Director, Access & Equity

Vote Solar

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Jackie Weidman

Founder

CELI

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Jennifer Williams

Senior Loan Officer

Live Oak Bank

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Hannah Bouscher-Gage

Corporate Communications Associate

Sunrun

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Mishal Thadani

Co-Founder and President

District Solar

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Welcome to

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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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PARTNER WITH US
CELI is looking for partners dedicated to connecting, learning, and collaborating with the next generation of clean energy leaders. 
 
We are seeking sponsorships to support and promote this event. If you are interested in participating, please contact us at empower@cleanenergyleaders.org.
 
Download our flyer to learn more. 
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