PHOENIX, Dec. 18, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of Energy Services Professionals (www.aesp.org) announced that the president of the U.S. Partnership for Education for Sustainable Development, Dr. Debra Rowe, will deliver the keynote address at the association's 19th National Energy Services Conference & Expo (NESC). The event is scheduled January 26-29, 2009 at the Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa in San Diego, CA. The keynote session is sponsored by GDS Associates (www.gdsassociates.com).
"AESP's NESC is the premier energy industry conference that unites renowned energy experts, like Dr. Rowe and others, offers stimulating educational sessions and features valuable networking opportunities," said Meg Matt, president and CEO of AESP. "There is a high level of excitement surrounding this year's conference, and we are honored to have Dr. Rowe kick-off the event."
During her address, Dr. Rowe will discuss trends, lessons learned and useful resources for organizations working in the energy efficiency and sustainability industry.
In addition to serving as president of the U.S. Partnership for Education and Sustainable Development, Dr. Rowe is a Senior Fellow at the Association of University Leaders for a Sustainable Future, national Co-coordinator of the Higher Education Associations Sustainability Consortium, and senior advisor to the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. Dr. Rowe has been a professor of energy management, renewable energy technology and psychology for over 28 years at Oakland Community College. She created a model energy management degree design for community and technical colleges, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. She also created and teaches energy management and renewable energies in an online format with support from the National Science Foundation, has hosted over 100 conferences and customized training on energy and sustainable design practices, and has helped numerous colleges develop their energy curricula.
AESP's 19th NESC is open to both members and non-members. Visit www.aesp.org/nesc or call (480) 704-5900 for registration information.
For sponsorship opportunities, contact Daniel Merchant at daniel@aesp.org, call (802) 598-5824 or visit http://aesp.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=144.
AESP is a member-based association dedicated to improving the delivery and implementation of energy efficiency, energy management and distributed renewable resources. AESP provides professional development programs, a network of energy practitioners, and promotes the transfer of knowledge and experience. For more information, visit www.aesp.org.
GDS ASSOCIATES, INC. is a multi-service consulting and engineering firm with five locations across the U.S. GDS clients include electric, gas, water and wastewater utilities. For more information, visit www.gdsassociates.com.