Conference will explore ‘Clean Energy in the Mountains’

A June 19 conference in downtown Asheville will explore how clean-energy technologies contribute to the local economy.

The idea is to bring people together to “learn more about Western North Carolina’s innovation and entrepreneurship as well as the efforts and plans to fuel the continued growth in job creation, economic devleopment and business opportunities,” according to promotional materials.

Organized by the N.C. Sustainable Energy Association and the Evolve Energy Partnership, the event will feature several presentations as well as time for participants to network “with those who are bringing clean energy and energy efficiency to WNC,” according to a press release.

Schedule at a glance:

• 6:00      City of Asheville Sustainability:  Maggie Ullman
• 6:15      Evolve Energy Partnership:  Matt Raker, VP of AdvantageGreen at AdvantageWest
• 6:30      FLS Energy:  Dale Freudenberger
• 6:45      Appalachian State University:  Solar Decathalon Europe Finalists
• 7:00      Sundance Power:  Dave Hollister
• 7:15      The Biltmore Estate:  Vanessa King
• 7:30      What is Next for Clean Energy: Ivan Urlaub

The conference is free, but registration is closed. More than 100 people are scheduled to attend, according to organizers. It will be held at The Venue in downtown Asheville at 21 N. Market St.

SHARE

Thanks for reading through to the end…

We share your inclination to get the whole story. For the past 25 years, Xpress has been committed to in-depth, balanced reporting about the greater Asheville area. We want everyone to have access to our stories. That’s a big part of why we've never charged for the paper or put up a paywall.

We’re pretty sure that you know journalism faces big challenges these days. Advertising no longer pays the whole cost. Media outlets around the country are asking their readers to chip in. Xpress needs help, too. We hope you’ll consider signing up to be a member of Xpress. For as little as $5 a month — the cost of a craft beer or kombucha — you can help keep local journalism strong. It only takes a moment.

About Jake Frankel
Jake Frankel is an award-winning journalist who enjoys covering a wide range of topics, from politics and government to business, education and entertainment.

Before you comment

The comments section is here to provide a platform for civil dialogue on the issues we face together as a local community. Xpress is committed to offering this platform for all voices, but when the tone of the discussion gets nasty or strays off topic, we believe many people choose not to participate. Xpress editors are determined to moderate comments to ensure a constructive interchange is maintained. All comments judged not to be in keeping with the spirit of civil discourse will be removed and repeat violators will be banned. See here for our terms of service. Thank you for being part of this effort to promote respectful discussion.

Leave a Reply

To leave a reply you may Login with your Mountain Xpress account, connect socially or enter your name and e-mail. Your e-mail address will not be published. All fields are required.