Description

Atlanta Regional Meeting

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Location: Twelve Midtown, Autograph Collection

361 17th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30363

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.

Agenda (all times Eastern Time): 

11:00 AM - Discussions with Miracle Wilson, Energy Resource Project Manager I of Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; and Bill Kent Executive Director of AEE will join us through lunch. They will give a short talk about what they see happening and updates they can share. Bring your questions, as it will be an informal time for them to speak with us.

Bill Kent, Executive Director, Association of Energy Engineers

Bill has served as Executive Director of AEE since November 2017, succeeding Al Thumann, Founder of AEE. Bill has been involved in the energy management industry for over 30 years and brings expertise in energy efficiency, automation, building systems, and executive leadership. He has led many key initiatives at AEE and has been managing the day-to-day operations of the organization since his previous role as Managing Director.

His current focus is to promote the vision and mission of AEE to both developed and developing countries around the world – reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions and improving the quality of life and economic advancement by providing solutions for an efficient, affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy future.

Bill attended the University of Georgia and is a Certified Energy Manager® (CEM®) and serves on numerous Boards and Advisory Groups.

12:00 PM Lunch All - sponsored by NGS! (one sponsorship still available!)

1:00-4:30 PM State Discussions (More Information Coming Soon!)

Florida - Paige Perilloux, McKinstry

Georgia - Reginald Arnold, Ameresco

Alabama - Tony W. King, Trane Technologies

Mississippi - Ryan Burrage, Trane Technologies

Tennessee 

South Carolina - Steve Zip, Johnson Controls Inc 

North Carolina - Robbie Williams, Ameresco

Arkansas 

Louisiana - Paul Angersbach, Johnson Controls Inc

Oklahoma

4:30 PM Wrap Up All 

5:00 - 7:00 PM Networking Social Event in HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern at 245 18th St, Atlanta, GA 30363 - 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: 

Twelve Midtown, Autograph Collection is offering a special room rate of $260 for our event, which includes a fitness center, and complimentary internet access. To reserve your room, go to our event attendee website or call the reservations department: 404.961.1212 by February 4th, 2025.