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Megan Atkinson
Web-based start ups like LinkedIn (holy IPO!) and Groupon are dominating the VC world right now leaving clean tech start-ups desperate to keep their heads above water. http://wp.me/p1kAA3-7I Is it just me or are there others that are kind of perplexed at so much money flying at coupons, social networking, etc while our energy infrastructure is suffering immensely? Do you feel this priority paradox is strictly financial or indicative of our society's innate ability to ignore important change?
52 weeks ago from Innovators Incubation, Fundraising/ Development and Energy & Power1 more
Eric Sforza:
I think its more that the technology in clean tech isn't there yet, making it too risky. Meanwhile, Groupon has been consistently pulling in close ...MoreI think its more that the technology in clean tech isn't there yet, making it too risky. Meanwhile, Groupon has been consistently pulling in close to $100m/month, and LinkedIn has 100m users. VC's want a return, and currently 'Green Tech' is either too cute (as Bill Gates has said), or is too expensive to fund.
52 weeks ago
52 weeks ago
Laura
Just joining Brazen Careerist and saw this group. I work at a California utility on energy efficiency regulatory matters. Anyone else here in that field?
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Doug Litwiller, PE, CEM:
Laura:
I was employed for the last 13 years with Alliant Energy – an Iowa/Minnesota/Wisconsin investor-owned utility. I was in the account ...MoreLaura:
I was employed for the last 13 years with Alliant Energy – an Iowa/Minnesota/Wisconsin investor-owned utility. I was in the account management section. One of my responsibilities was to educate their large commercial and industrial customers about the Alliant energy efficiency program and help them take advantage of them. I also performed lots of energy audits. My partner and I left Alliant last summer and formed our own energy management/energy management services company – still working with many of the same customers.
I would like to visit with you about the programs that your utility have developed. I am also interested in finding out which utility companies are poised to offer incentives for companies that will be implementing the new ISO 50001 energy management standard.
Looking forward to visiting with you.
Doug Litwiller
515-233-4400
douglitwiller@energysolutions-otb.com
54 weeks ago
I was employed for the last 13 years with Alliant Energy – an Iowa/Minnesota/Wisconsin investor-owned utility. I was in the account ...MoreLaura:
I was employed for the last 13 years with Alliant Energy – an Iowa/Minnesota/Wisconsin investor-owned utility. I was in the account management section. One of my responsibilities was to educate their large commercial and industrial customers about the Alliant energy efficiency program and help them take advantage of them. I also performed lots of energy audits. My partner and I left Alliant last summer and formed our own energy management/energy management services company – still working with many of the same customers.
I would like to visit with you about the programs that your utility have developed. I am also interested in finding out which utility companies are poised to offer incentives for companies that will be implementing the new ISO 50001 energy management standard.
Looking forward to visiting with you.
Doug Litwiller
515-233-4400
douglitwiller@energysolutions-otb.com
54 weeks ago
Megan Atkinson
People ask me a lot why I chose to get into the energy industry. I blame my dad here: http://wp.me/p1kAA3-49. What do I love more than blaming my dad for my career? Hearing about why *others* do what they do. Why did you choose your career? What led you to where you are now and what will lead you to the next jumping off point? I'd love to hear your story.
57 weeks ago from Career Rocketeer, I am Gen Y, Entry-Level Young Professionals and Energy & Power2 more
Regina Richardson:
LOL -- yep, I, too, "blame" my Dad for my career choices. And I lay the "blame" for most of my natural skills at the feet of both parents.
56 weeks ago
56 weeks ago
Megan Atkinson:
@Corbin, thanks so much! I'm glad you visited!
@Jason, I'm glad to hear it all worked out for the best! Big decisions like that can be tough to ...More@Corbin, thanks so much! I'm glad you visited!
@Jason, I'm glad to hear it all worked out for the best! Big decisions like that can be tough to stomach when you're in the meat of everything. Thanks for sharing!
@Regina, awesome! I've no idea where my natural skills and talents came from as I'm almost nothing like my parents in those regards but I'm glad I learned from their guidance. :)
56 weeks ago
@Jason, I'm glad to hear it all worked out for the best! Big decisions like that can be tough to ...More@Corbin, thanks so much! I'm glad you visited!
@Jason, I'm glad to hear it all worked out for the best! Big decisions like that can be tough to stomach when you're in the meat of everything. Thanks for sharing!
@Regina, awesome! I've no idea where my natural skills and talents came from as I'm almost nothing like my parents in those regards but I'm glad I learned from their guidance. :)
56 weeks ago
Megan Atkinson
Only 27% of the energy workforce is comprised of women. Schneider Electric, global industry leader in energy management solutions, is determined to change that. http://wp.me/p1kAA3-1J Read about how one company is striving to tip the gender scales a bit in a male dominated industry.
63 weeks ago from I am Gen Y, Entry-Level Young Professionals, Young Professional Women (YPW), Energy & Power and Green and Environmental industries3 more
Megan Atkinson
In the movie National Lampoon's Van Wilder, Gwen (Van's love interest) states: "Well I think it takes a lot more then the kind of underwear one wears to define them as a person." I think the same can be said about energy efficiency. Read about what kind of undies Energy Efficiency wears: http://bit.ly/eN3xGl Feedback is always welcome.
66 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas, Wordpress Bloggers and Energy & Power1 more
Mark W.:
Nice post Megan. However, I think you want the URL to be MoreNice post Megan. However, I think you want the URL to be http://tinyurl.com/6dsqt2g regarding sexy, undie reference. Anyways, you got me to read both posts. :)
I totally agree with your conclusions. I would also add that saving energy and energy efficiency is a matter of national security for this country. As long as we have service men and women overseas in oil producing nations and our eyes on the Suez Canal, we should be more energy efficient than ever.
66 weeks ago
I totally agree with your conclusions. I would also add that saving energy and energy efficiency is a matter of national security for this country. As long as we have service men and women overseas in oil producing nations and our eyes on the Suez Canal, we should be more energy efficient than ever.
66 weeks ago
Megan Atkinson:
Mark, thanks for pointing out the bit.ly link mix-up. Wonder how that happened? I complete agree with your assessment of efficiency being tied to ...MoreMark, thanks for pointing out the bit.ly link mix-up. Wonder how that happened? I complete agree with your assessment of efficiency being tied to national security concerns. I plan on doing a post specifically about said concerns eventually. Thanks for reading!
66 weeks ago
66 weeks ago
Doug Litwiller, PE, CEM
I was employed as a project manager at a large utility company within the account management department. I worked directly with our large industrial customers helping them become more energy efficient. I subsequently founded an energy management consulting company. Energy use and energy efficiency normally takes a "back seat" to production-related issues. American industry needs to raise the level of importance of energy management to that of safety management!
Doug Litwiller, PE, CEM
I also worked as project manager at a large utility company with the account management department. I worked directly with our large industrial customers helping them become more energy efficient. I founded an energy management consulting company. Energy use and energy efficiency normally takes a "back seat" to production-related issues. American industry needs to raise the level of importance of energy management to that of safety management!
Jaclyn Chaudhuri
I'm a consultant for the EPA's Clean Air Division - any other energy/power professionals out there?
R. Stavros Bezas:
I work in Enterprise Performance Management for a midwest Energy company. Pleasure to meet you!
128 weeks ago
128 weeks ago
Megan Atkinson:
I work in demand side energy management as an energy consultant for commercial and industrial utility customers. Seems this network isn't too ...MoreI work in demand side energy management as an energy consultant for commercial and industrial utility customers. Seems this network isn't too active. :( I was hoping to find some more energy pros to network with since our industry is a bit different from the other larger networks here.
97 weeks ago
97 weeks ago
Elaine
A decent Energy Primer from the National Academy of Sciences http://needtoknow.nas.edu/energy/
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