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Join us in Las Vegas for the Annual Conference of the National Association of Energy Service Companies!

Hotel Information

NAESCO has secured a block of rooms at Paris Las Vegas for conference attendees.

              Paris Las Vegas

              3655 Las Vegas Blvd

              Las Vegas, NV 89109

Please call the hotel directly at (877) 603.4389 or connect via its online link to make your room reservation. The special group rate is $161.00 per night plus applicable taxes and will be based on availability at the time of booking. The rate will reflect the $40 resort fee that is on top of the contracted rate automatically on the reservation link. To guarantee the special group rate you must make your reservation no later than Friday, October 3^rd, 2025. Please identify yourself as a NAESCO Annual Conference attendee.

Reservations may be cancelled 72 hours prior to the day of arrival, otherwise there will be a cancellation fee equal to one night’s room rate plus applicable taxes.

The Exhibit Hall has officially sold out! 

View the full Exhibit Hall on our Expo Map

View video and photos from 2024 R3

Register Early to Secure Discounted Rates – Offer Ends August 29th!

Annual Meeting Agenda

Monday, November 3rd

Registration

Time: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Location: Paris Foyer Outside of Exhibit Hall

NAESCO Affiliate Advisory Committee Meeting

Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM 

NAESCO Affiliate Members Only

Location: Champagne 1 & 2

New Member Reception

Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

All Attendees Welcome

Location: Exhibit Hall

Break 

Time: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

New Member Dinner - Invite Only

Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: TBD

Tuesday, November 4th

Registration

Time: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Paris Foyer Outside of Exhibit Hall

Board Members Breakfast

Time: 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM

Location: TBD

Closed Board Meeting

Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Location: Vendome C

Partnership Forum

Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Location: Vendome C

Lunch

Time: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Location: Exhibit Hall - Vendome A & B

Session 1A: Sustainable Capital Improvement Programs (SCIP): Developing New Legislation

Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Location: Vendome C

Speakers

More information coming soon!

Alyssa Wingenfield, P.E., Leed AP BD+C®, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, McClure Company (moderator)

Alyssa Wingenfield is a registered engineer in the state of Pennsylvania and serves as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at McClure Company. Alyssa has more than 18 years of experience in the professional practices of performance contracting, engineering, and construction. She joined McClure Company in 2007 and worked in several engineering and sales roles throughout his career.

Alyssa graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor of Architectural Engineering in 2009. Since that time, she has worked at McClure Company in a variety of functions: mechanical designer, energy service specialist project development engineer, and account executive. With experience in sales and engineering design, Alyssa has assisted K-12 schools, government entities, higher education and other organizations in securing grants, low interest loans, and utility rebates to help subsidize energy efficient and renewable technology installations such as geothermal, biomass boilers, and solar photovoltaic systems. Her work has led to over $300 million in energy focused construction projects across Pennsylvania’s K-12 schools. 

Outside of McClure, Alyssa is very active in volunteer and professional organizations. She became the first female president of the Central Pennsylvania ASHRAE Chapter.  She has also served as a teacher coordinator for over twelve years for Central Pennsylvania Future City Competition. Alyssa has also been recognized in here industry through a variety of awards: Central Pennsylvania Young Engineer of the Year, DiscoverE New Face of Engineering, and Penn State’s College of Engineering Young Alumni Achievement Award.

In her free time, Alyssa enjoys camping, kayaking and spending time with her husband, Justin, and two children (Elle – 9 and Trace – 7).

Randy Clark, Executive Vice President, Energy Infrastructure & Sustainability, The Efficiency Network (TEN)

Randy Clark is the Executive Vice President, Energy Infrastructure & Sustainability for The Efficiency Network (TEN), an ESCO that is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.  In his role, Randy is responsible for driving TEN’s Energy as a Service (EaaS) business and providing structured finance solutions to TEN’s customers. Prior to joining TEN, Randy spent 25+ years at another national ESCO where he was responsible for their MUSH performance contracting and Public Private Partnership (P3) businesses.

Break - Sponsored by ESPEN Technology!

Time: 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Exhibit Hall - Vendome A & B

Session 1B: Public Private Partnerships

Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Location: Vendome C

Speakers

Lisa Buglione, Executive Director, AIAI - Association for the Improvement of American Infrastructure

Bob Hinkle, Founder & CEO, Metrus Energy

Bob established Metrus in 2009 and created the Efficiency Services Agreement (ESA) and Sustainable Energy Services Agreement (SESA), which has become the contractual backbone for the financing of large-scale energy efficiency retrofit and renewable energy projects. Bob helped develop and grow the Energy as a Service market, which is currently a $5.4 billion industry. Previously, Bob was vice president of energy efficiency at MMA Renewable Ventures where he directed the company's overall energy efficiency financing business and identified and negotiated investment opportunities with ESCOs and large commercial and industrial energy users. He has over 25 years of experience in the energy industry and worked for 10 years at Nexant (at that time owned by Bechtel Corporation). He has developed and implemented over $500 million of large-scale energy efficiency projects and clean energy investment programs in the U.S. and in emerging global markets for utilities, major energy end-users, government agencies, export credit agencies and international donors. Bob previously served as a Board Member for the California Energy Efficiency Industry Council and was an entrepreneur in residence for the California Clean Energy Fund focusing on the identification of new business models for energy efficiency. He has authored articles published in leading sustainable energy publications including Bloomberg, GreenBiz and Utility Dive. Bob has an MA degree in international business from the Fletcher School, Tufts University and a BA degree in international politics and economics from Middlebury College.

Topgolf Las Vegas

Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: 4627 Koval Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Wednesday, November 5th

Registration

Time: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Paris Foyer Outside of Exhibit Hall

Breakfast - All

Time: 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM

Location: Vendome A & B

Member Meeting

Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Location: Vendome C

Session 2A: Opening and Keynote

Time: 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Location: Vendome C

Opening Speaker

Wes Walker is CEO of Veregy, a national energy services company focused on accelerating the energy transition in the United States. He has over twenty years of experience in the energy and sustainability industry, including executive leadership roles at a multi-national ESCO, an electrical and water contracting company and one of the nation’s largest electrical utility companies. Wes holds a Master of Business Administration with a focus on finance from Illinois State University and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University. Additionally, he is the Board Chair with the National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO.org) and a former Board member with the Alliance to Save Energy (ase.org).

Keynote Speaker

Session 2B: Cooperative Purchasing: The ESCO Pathway to Success

Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Location: Vendome C

Speakers

Tom Ferrentino, Director of Strategy, Energy Contracts & Construction

As Director of Strategy, Energy Contracts & Construction, Tom Ferrentino brings over 30 years of experience in public sector sales, cooperative purchasing, and strategic growth. He’s held leadership roles at School Specialty, PlayPower, Carlisle Construction, and The Scarlette Group—helping expand public project opportunities through contracts like TIPS and CoStars. In his role, Tom works to manage and expand TIPS vendor growth in energy and construction-related sectors.

Break - Sponsored by SnapCount!

Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Location: Exhibit Hall - Vendome A & B

Session 2C: What Do We Know About FEOC?

Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Location: Vendome C

Speakers

Josh Howes, CEO & Founder, Walker Blue

Josh is a Professional Engineer licensed in all 50 states and has been an advocate and leader in all things related to the energy tax code since 2011. He is the CEO of Walker Blue, LLC, a national leader in energy tax incentives and energy engineering, specializing in 179D and 45L tax certifications, ITC, domestic content, and prevailing wage compliance.

Awards Lunch

Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Location: Rivoli C

Session 3A: Tackling Deferred Maintenance in Schools

Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Location: Vendome C

Speakers

More information coming soon!

Break - Sponsorship Available!

Time: 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Location: Exhibit Hall - Vendome A & B

Session 3B: ESCO Industry Investments: What's Happening

Time: 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Location: Vendome C

Speakers

Wes Walker is CEO of Veregy, a national energy services company focused on accelerating the energy transition in the United States. He has over twenty years of experience in the energy and sustainability industry, including executive leadership roles at a multi-national ESCO, an electrical and water contracting company and one of the nation’s largest electrical utility companies. Wes holds a Master of Business Administration with a focus on finance from Illinois State University and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University. Additionally, he is the Board Chair with the National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO.org) and a former Board member with the Alliance to Save Energy (ase.org).

Michael Horwitz, Managing Director, Head of Energy Technology and Services, Nomura Greentech

Michael Horwitz is a Managing Director in the San Francisco office of Nomura Greentech, where he focuses on the energy software and services, energy efficiency, energy storage and renewable energy sectors. 

Michael joined Greentech from Robert W. Baird where he was Managing Director and Head of the Energy Technology Banking team. Previously, he spent several years as Managing Director of Baird’s Energy Technology research efforts. Other prior roles include Partner & Senior Research Analyst in Clean Technology at Pacific Growth Equities LLC. 

Michael received a Bachelor’s degree in Financial Economics and a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from Southern Methodist University.

Session 3C: ESCO Industry Labor Market

Time: 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM

Location: Vendome C

Speakers

Scott Brownholtz, President, Brownholtz & Associates

Scott is the President of Brownholtz & Associates, where he manages the firm’s competitive energy practice. Since 1997, he has taken a disciplined approach to providing recruiting solutions and advisory services to clients in both the demand-side infrastructure markets and supply-side commodity markets. Scott actively addresses recruiting, labor and compensation topics at conferences and forums throughout North America and has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, DNV/KEMA, Retail Energy Foresight, Energy Choice Matters and other industry media outlets. Scott earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia and holds an MS degree in Career Counseling from Sacramento State University. He is a former Board member of Power Association of Northern California and is an active member of the NAESCO, Energy Services Coalition, Association of Energy Engineers, and the American Water Works Association.

Jim Schafer, Managing Partner, Nenni & Associates

Jim Schafer started his career with Nenni in 2009 and has been leading a team focused on our Energy Finance and Renewable Energy business units. As Managing Partner, Jim focuses on new marketing initiatives, effectively expanding the Nenni brand. Additionally, he utilizes his 15+ years of sales experience to implement internal sales training best practices. Jim remains responsible for leading his team and serving core clients. He also hosts a podcast: The Building Efficiency Podcast https://www.buildingefficiencypodcast.com/
 

Closing Reception - Swingers Las Vegas - Sponsorship Available!

Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Location: Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119

Conference Lanyards - Sponsored by Walker Blue!

Conference Water Bottles and Water Coolers - Sponsored by Jaykal!

Conference Wi-Fi - Sponsored by FMI Capital Advisors!

Conference App - Sponsorship Available!

Annual R3 Conference 

Prospectus of Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities

Leading ESCOs, contractors, and product & service suppliers are attending – so should your company!

• ESCO companies – 28%
• Lighting manufacturers, distributors, installers – 24%
• Controls – 9%
• Financiers – 7%
• State, Local and Federal Government – 7%
• Software/Data Analytics – 6%
• HVAC, refrigeration, air quality – 5%
• Water Efficiency – 5%
• Windows, building envelope – 4%
• Law Firm/Consultants – 3%
• Distributed Energy, Utility, Solar, Storage – 2%

Main Expo Hours and Events*

Monday, November 3, 2025

8:00 am – 3:00 pm                        Exhibitor Set-up

4:30 pm – 6:00 pm                        Exhibitor Reception in the Vendome A & B

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

10:00 am – 1:00 pm                      Exhibit Hall Open

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm                        Break with Exhibitors

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

7:30 am – 8:00 am                        Breakfast in Exhibit Hall

10:30 am – 12:00 pm                    Exhibit Hall Open

2:30 pm – 3:00 pm                        Exhibit Hall Open

3:00 pm – 6:00 pm                        Exhibitor clean-up/packing

*Please note these times are not yet set and will be updated as we get closer to the event.
 

Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities

See the Expo Floorplan on the registration page

Booth – 10’ x 8’

NAESCO Member   -         $3000

Non-Member -                    $5500

Table – 6’ x 30”

NAESCO Member   -         $2500

Non-Member -                    $4500

Exhibit at the Innovation Expo 

Booth Size: Choose either a 10’x 8’ exhibition booth with skirted 6’ table OR a 6’x30” skirted table.

Booth Benefits: Both options include two full conference attendee registrations, two chairs, a waste basket and company sign. The registrations provide access to all conference sessions, networking events, and group meal functions allowing exhibitors to network inside and outside of the exhibit hall.  Levy Exhibitor Kits will be emailed to registrants by The Balcom Group.

Booth Locations: Exhibitors may choose the booth location. Earlier registrations have a better chance of receiving a preferred location. NAESCO does not guarantee chosen preferences but will make every effort to do so. Note: NAESCO sponsors and members are given priority for booth location.

Partnership Forum: Exhibitors who are also NAESCO members are eligible to participate in the ESCO-Affiliate Partnership Forum scheduled during the conference.

Attendee List: To facilitate networking and marketing efforts, NAESCO will email a list of attendees both before and after the conference. Lists include full contact information, including emails.

Website Marketing: Each exhibiting company will be featured in the “Virtual R3 Show” on the Conference Whova App, providing extra visibility before, during, and after the event.

Guest Passes: Exhibitors may receive up to 4 R3 Show guest passes to invite customers in the Las Vegas area to visit the exhibit hall. A guest list will be kept at the conference registration desk.

Acknowledgement: Benefit from an aggressive marketing campaign to ensure a large audience of industry decision makers. Exhibitors receive special recognition on name badges for the event.

Event Sponsorship Opportunities

Expand your brand! Promote your company’s products and services to conference attendees who represent every facet of the energy service industry by choosing from a variety of high visibility sponsor packages.

Eiffel Tower Sponsor: $12,000

Sponsorship options:

• Host the Top Golf Main Reception on Tuesday, November 4

Benefits of the Eiffel Tower Sponsorship:

• 3 complimentary conference registrations.
• Electronic list of attendees contact information sent one week prior to the conference and final attendee list sent one week after the conference.
• Recognition on welcome signs centrally posted at registration desk and at the event.
• Recognition on the Whova Conference App.
• Your organization’s name and logo listed prominently on all conference marketing emails and in the NAESCO News.
• Recognition with your company’s logo on a slide show in between sessions in the plenary meeting room.
• Sponsor recognition on name badges.
• Up to 4 guest passes to distribute to your customers in the Las Vegas area to visit the Exhibit Hall.

Versailles Sponsorships - $6,000

Sponsorship options:

• Host New Member Welcome Reception in Exhibit Hall on Monday, November 3
• Lunch Sponsor on Tuesday, November 4
• Awards Luncheon Sponsor on Wednesday, November 5
• Lanyards – all participants receive lanyards with company logo – SOLD!

Benefits of the Versailles Sponsorship:

• 2 complimentary conference registrations.
• Electronic list of attendees contact information one week prior to the conference and final attendee list one week after the conference.
• Recognition on welcome signs centrally posted at the registration desk and/or at the event that you sponsor.
• Recognition on the Whova Conference App.
• Your organization’s name and logo listed prominently on all conference marketing emails and in the NAESCO News.
• Recognition with your company’s logo on a slide show in between sessions in the plenary meeting room.
• Sponsor recognition on name badges.
• Up to 4 guest passes to distribute to your customers in the Las Vegas area to visit the Exhibit Hall.

The Louvre Sponsorships - $4,000

Sponsorship options:

• Whova Conference App Sponsor
• Wi-Fi Sponsor - SOLD!
• Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall - Wednesday, November 5
• Logo’ed Water Bottles and water cooler stations - SOLD!
• Headshots Photographer in the Exhibit Hall
• Host Closing Reception on Wednesday, November 5

Benefits of the Louvre Sponsorship:

• 1 conference registration and 1 at 50% off.
• Electronic list of attendees contact information to be sent to you one week prior to the conference and final attendee list sent to you one week after the conference.
• Recognition on welcome signs centrally posted at registration desk and at the event that you sponsor.
• Recognition on the Whova Conference App.
• Your organization’s name and logo listed prominently on all conference marketing emails and in the NAESCO News.
• Recognition with your company’s logo will appear on a slide show in between sessions in the plenary meeting room.
• Sponsor recognition on name badges.
• Up to 4 guest passes to distribute to your customers in the Las Vegas area to visit the Exhibit Hall.

 
Arc de Triomphe Sponsorship - $2,500 (3)

Support Coffee and Dessert Breaks in Exhibit Hall (*Multiple breaks available – listed below)

*Break Sponsorships  

• Tuesday PM Break – SOLD!  

• Wednesday AM Break – SOLD! 

• Wednesday PM Break – Available

Benefits of Arc de Triomphe Sponsorship:

• One conference registration.
• Electronic list of attendees contact information to be sent one week prior to the conference and final attendee list sent one week after the conference.
• Recognition signage in Exhibit Hall and welcome signs centrally posted at registration desk.
• Recognition on the Whova Conference App.
• Your organization’s name and logo listed prominently on all conference marketing emails and in the NAESCO News.
• Recognition with your company’s logo on a slide show in between sessions in the plenary meeting room.
• Sponsor recognition on name badges.
• Up to 4 guest passes to distribute to your customers in the Las Vegas area to visit the Exhibit Hall.

Sponsorship Contact:

Please email Michelle Yoon at michelle.yoon@naesco.org for sponsorship information.

Michael Horwitz is a Managing Director in the San Francisco office of Nomura 

Greentech, where he focuses on the energy software and services, energy efficiency, 

energy storage and renewable energy sectors. 

Michael joined Greentech from Robert W. Baird where he was Managing Director and 

Head of the Energy Technology Banking team. Previously, he spent several years as 

Managing Director of Baird’s Energy Technology research efforts. Other prior roles 

include Partner & Senior Research Analyst in Clean Technology at Pacific Growth 

Equities LLC.

Michael received a Bachelor’s degree in Financial Economics and a Bachelor’s 

degree in Philosophy from Southern Methodist University.