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Executive Energy Forum 2011: Where Business, Energy & Policy Meet

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A lot has changed since last year. We were on our way back from a recession. The Dow Jones was at 11,434. The nuclear renaissance was underway.

Now where are we? The recession is lingering. The demand for American products is soft. The Dow Jones rose to 12,810 before falling to 10,655. The disaster in Japan has changed the nuclear landscape.

Almost exactly a month ago, we hosted the Executive Energy Forum in Washington, D.C., where we convened with political experts, state and national energy policy leaders, and some of the most sophisticated energy users in the country…
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The Power of Data for Energy Management

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Data constantly flows through control panels, like the one shown here, in and throughout your facility.

This year’s FORTUNE 500 list will be released any day now. For many years, Constellation Energy has been the chosen supplier of energy solutions to more than two-thirds of the top 100 companies on the list. From big box retailers to automakers, we serve nearly every industry category, earning our own position as the top ranked energy company on last year’s list.

But as proud as we are…
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Energy Investment & Energy Policy: The perfect opportunity or the perfect storm?

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This year’s Executive Energy Forum will take place next Thursday, Nov. 4.

The dynamic panel of experts and speakers, including former Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham, will be comprised of national energy decision makers, energy market analysts and state public utility commissioners. Throughout the forum we will analyze the 2010 election results and discuss federal and state energy policies as well as carbon and sustainability policies.  We will also examine how a new data-focused perspective on energy management is making businesses more competitive, efficient and sustainable.

Historically this event has proven to be a terrific opportunity for our…
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World 50’s “Sustainability 50” Event

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Chief Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Officers from leading organizations discussed “What’s Next?” with their peers

I had the opportunity recently to sit on a panel at the “Sustainability 50” event held at the prestigious Steelcase WorkLife Center in NYC.

World 50 is an organization that was created to initiate and facilitate the most interesting and influential business conversations in the world.  At this particular event, Chief Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Officers gathered to discuss topics ranging from “Rethinking Sustainability Governance” to “Stakeholder Engagement”, a panel discussion in which I had the opportunity to actively participate.

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EEI National Accounts Workshop: A Focus on Data

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I recently attended the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) National Key Accounts Workshop.  Here are a few key takeaways from  the event that was attended by large commercial energy purchasers and experts in the industry.

  1. Focus on a holistic approach
    Discussions took place around how to closely evaluate approaches to energy management and look at it as a whole.  From demand response to energy efficiency and sustainability to the procurement of electricity or natural gas. Look broadly across your company to consider a holistic approach and see where changes can be made. It is important to understand how

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