New York City Regional Meeting
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Location: Etc. Venues/Convene
601 Lexington Ave, New York, New York 10022
Introduction:
This meeting is to strategize an approach for each state being considered. It is recognized that some states have more/less activity than others. The people/companies listed below are not expected to be presenters, but discussion leaders.
This meeting is for full and affiliate member company employees only*, except where NAESCO has specifically invited a key ally for our industry. Space is limited to 75 people and 2 representatives per company.
*To participate in a members-only meeting, the participating individual needs to have an email address with the member company domain.
Agenda (all times Eastern Time):
11:00 AM - Discussions with Cater Strickland, Chief Sustainability Officer at the State University of New York, and Craig Gruber, President of Innoventive Power LLC. They will give a brief talk on current developments and share updates. Please bring your questions, as this will be an informal opportunity to engage with them.
Craig Gruber, BS BME, MSEE, President, Innoventive Power LLC
Craig Gruber co-founded Innoventive Power LLC in 2001 as a vehicle to bring the benefits of electric demand response to commercial and industrial customers and to improve efficiency and resiliency for energy users. Craig is widely regarded as thought leader and known for his innovative approach to solving complex challenges in the energy sector.
Known for driving innovation, Craig and his company, have had the opportunity to work on multiple leading-edge projects which have helped start the build out of the “Smart Grid”. Craig has expertise in Measurement & Verification, project management, business development and leadership.
As a board member and immediate past President of the New York Chapter of the Association of Energy Engineers, Craig is committed to expanding the knowledge base of the professional energy community in the NY metro area. He has previously served as Secretary and Vice President and has proudly been a part of the chapter’s growth and continued success.
Craig has a BS in Biomedical Engineering and a Masters in Electrical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He currently lives in New Jersey with his wife, Brenda Amarant, and enjoys the outdoors. Craig is a multiple Ironman race finisher and a multiple Boston Marathon qualifier.
Carter H. Strickland, Jr., Chief Sustainability Officer, State University of New York
Carter is the Chief Sustainability Officer at the State University of New York, where he focuses on strategic planning, infrastructure development, and program creation. With over 30 years of experience across government, nonprofit, and private sectors, Carter has been a leader in implementing tangible solutions to environmental issues and is a recognized subject matter expert in water, air, energy, natural climate solutions, climate risk assessment, and green business development, with a proven track record of driving organizational change, creating partnerships and policies, and building infrastructure. Previous posts include Mid-Atlantic Regional Vice President and New York State Director for the Trust for Public Land, Commissioner of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection, advisor for Closed Loop Partner’s organics recycling business, policy advisor to NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg, a litigator and professor at the Rutgers Environmental Law Clinic, prosecutor with the Office of the New York Attorney General Environmental Protection Bureau, and a board member of the Land Trust Alliance (New York), Billion Oyster Project, Natural Areas Conservancy, and Regional Plan Association. Carter teaches a graduate seminar on environmental infrastructure for sustainable cities at Columbia University, serves as co-chair of the infrastructure working group of the New York Panel on Climate Change (5th Assessment), and is a member of the NYC Sustainability Advisory Board, Clean Power Institute Advisory Board, and Town of Gardiner Community Preservation Advisory Board.
12:00 PM Lunch All - Sponsorship Available!
1:00-4:30 PM State Discussions (More Information Coming Soon!)
Maine - Kerri Warms, EEI
Vermont - Michael Davey, EEI
New Hampshire - Michael Davey, EEI
New York - Regina Durga, Centrica
Connecticut - Ron Garrison, Centrica
Rhode Island - All
Pennsylvania - Alyssa Wingenfield, McClure
New Jersey - Ken Hughes, Constellation and Valerie Moran, DCO
Maryland - Wendell Rawlings, Johnson Controls
Delaware - All
Massachusetts - Daniel Smith, Ameresco
4:30 PM Wrap Up All
5:00 - 6:30 PM Networking Social Event in Dos Caminos - Lexington Ave at 480 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10167 - Sponsored by Blue Energy Group and Walker Reid Strategies!
Sponsorship Contact:
Please email Michelle Yoon at michelle.yoon@naesco.org for sponsorship information.
Hotel Information:
NAESCO does not have a specific hotel for this event. Please search for hotels near the meeting location.
Etc. Venues / Convene
Registration Price:
$350/person
Sponsorship Packages:
Lunch Sponsor - $5,500 exclusively or find a friend to co-sponsor and split $2,750 each.
Networking Social Event Sponsor - $5,500 exclusively or find a friend to co-sponsor and split $2,750 each. (SOLD)
NOTE: This event is for NAESCO members only. To participate in a members-only meeting, the participating individual needs to have an email address with the member company domain.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.
Release and Waiver of Liability. By registering for this event, I forever release and waive liability against NAESCO and waive the right to bring any claim against NAESCO and its owners, officers, directors, managers, officials, agents, employees, volunteers, or other representatives in connection with exposure, infection, and spread of COVID-19 related to my attendance at this event.
Terms and Conditions
Cancellations and Refunds
Conference registration fees are refundable in full if notification is provided by email to Michelle Yoon, michelle.yoon@naesco.org, no later than Friday, April 18. A deduction of $100 will be made from the refund for all cancellations received between April 21 and 25. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after April 26.
Disclaimer
NAESCO reserves the right to make program and schedule changes, additions, or cancellations as it deems necessary.
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NAESCO Event Code of Conduct
The National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO) is committed to providing a safe, productive, and welcoming environment for all meeting participants. This NAESCO Event Code of Conduct applies to all individuals involved in NAESCO events including attendees, speakers, industry partners, exhibitors, NAESCO staff, and others. By participating in NAESCO events, including events held in conjunction with NAESCO events, you agree to comply with this Event Code of Conduct.
This Event Code of Conduct establishes guidelines for participant behavior, as well as consequences for unacceptable conduct. All participants are expected to treat others with respect and consideration, adhere to venue rules, and promptly notify staff of any violations of this Event Code of Conduct, including hazardous situations, or any participant in distress.
Fostering an environment built on mutual respect and collaboration is essential for the success of NAESCO events and the well-being of all participants. Therefore, full cooperation is required in adhering to the principles outlined in this Event Code of Conduct.
Unacceptable Conduct
NAESCO values a safe and inclusive environment for all participants and expect everyone to adhere to these guidelines during NAESCO events. Unacceptable behavior includes:
Consequences of Unacceptable Behavior
Unacceptable behavior will not be tolerated at any NAESCO events. Immediate compliance is expected from anyone asked to cease such behavior. NAESCO reserves the right to take necessary and appropriate actions, including immediate removal from the event without warning or refund, in response to any incident of unacceptable behavior.
If additional action is needed, the Executive Director will investigate the allegation and determine if there is a violation. All involved parties must cooperate with the investigation.
Once the investigation is concluded, the Executive Director will write a report and share with the NAESCO Executive Committee and counsel to determine next steps, if any.
NAESCO reserves the right to seek legal actions from those responsible for violations that caused damages or financial losses to NAESCO. All involved parties agree to waive any right to bring legal action for claims or damages against NAESCO or any person acting for NAESCO in his or her capacity in the enforcement of this Event Code of Conduct.
Reporting Conduct Violations
Conduct in violation of this NAESCO Event Code of Conduct should be promptly brought to the attention of Timothy Unruh, Executive Director, timothy.unruh@naesco.org, so appropriate action is taken.
Retaliation against any individual who reports a violation or participates in an investigation is prohibited and will be addressed accordingly.
Updated as of 9/19/2023.
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