Lights, Power, Action: Energy Management and the Growth of Smart Cities

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Time: Thursday, March 15 15:30 - 17:00

Meeting the growing demand for power while curbing greenhouse gas emissions will require a fundamental transformation of how we produce, deliver, and use energy - especially in growing urban centres around the world. Find out how leading companies in this space are working with municipal leaders to manage the efficient demand and "smart" supply of energy in cities.

Confirmed Participants:

David Helliwell, CEO, Pulse Energy, Canada (Moderator)
Judy Dorsey, President & Principal Engineer, Brendle Group, USA
Rich Feldman, Pacific Northwest Regional Manager, ECOtality North America, USA
David Graham, Deputy Director of Policy, City of San Diego, USA