Boston Conference Addresses Storage and Transportation

The 2019 New Energy Solutions Conference The Institute for Innovation and Sustainability, in collaboration with the Northeast Electrochemical Energy Storage Cluster, ACTION Innovation Network and the Hydrogen Energy Center, is pleased to host the 2019 New Energy Solutions Conference, focused on Energy Storage, Microgrids and Transportation Infrastructure, taking place at the Boston Marriott Newton on Thursday, June 27, 2019 This unique conference is bringing together leaders in the energy storage, microgrids, and transportation infrastructure to the new energy innovation epicenter: Boston, Massachusetts. We are bringing together 26 speakers on 11 panels for a full day conference, focused on growth markets driving technology innovation, new business formation and capital investments geared towards enabling and accelerating a low carbon, resilient and cost competitive clean energy future. The conference builds on the 2017 Energy Storage and Microgrids Conference, held September 11, 2017, with 200 participants and 25 speakers. This is a focused solutions driven conference for industry participants in the Northeast who want to participate in these fast moving markets and apply these technologies and solutions to reduce costs and emissions.  When and Where: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM, Thursday, June 27, 2019 Boston Marriott Newton 2345 Commonwealth Avenue Newton, MA 02466 The Organizing Committee of the June 27 New Energy Solutions Conference is excited to announce that Judith Judson, Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources, who has led Massachusetts to the forefront of the national stage in energy storage, will be providing the afternoon keynote address at the June 27, 2019 New Energy Solutions conference taking place in Newton, Massachusetts.   Commissioner Judson has been instrumental in developing and implementing an inspiring, innovative and broad set of energy storage initiatives in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, along with other nationally leading energy policies and initiatives.  Massachusetts was the first in the nation to integrate energy storage into the state’s nationally renowned energy efficiency program.  Massachusetts is also developing a first in the nation clean peak standard, providing a broad avenue for energy storage to provide dispatchable peak power resources.   Judith Judson was appointed as Commissioner of the Department of Energy Resources in April 2015. Prior to joining the DOER, Judith worked at Customized Energy Solutions as Director of Emerging Technologies for the U.S. where she advised clients on the use of innovative technologies to cost-effectively modernize the US electric grid. Judith joined Customized Energy Solutions from Massachusetts-based clean energy technology company, Beacon Power LLC, where she served as Vice President of Asset Management and Market Development. As a nationally recognized expert on energy storage, Judith has participated in numerous hearings and technical conferences at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the U.S. Department of Energy. Judson chairs the Massachusetts Energy Efficiency Advisory Council and represents Massachusetts on the Boards of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Inc.; and Massachusetts Clean Energy Center. Previously Judith served as Chairman and Commissioner of the Massachusetts Public Utilities Commission during the Romney Administration. She holds an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Kettering University. For more information and to register for the conference, visit www.newenergysolutionsconference.org Ihope you can join me for this informative and groundbreaking conference. Sincerely, Brad Bradshaw Conference Chair Additional Exhibitor and Sponsorship opportunities remain. For more information, please contact the Conference Chair: brad@velerity.com

When and Where: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM, Thursday, June 27, 2019 Boston Marriott Newton 2345 Commonwealth Avenue Newton, MA 02466

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The Institute for Innovation and Sustainability is improving the lives and well-being of people around the world through enhanced innovation and sustainability. The Institute is dedicated to accelerating a clean energy future, increasing environmental, economic and social equity, improving the health and well-being of people globally and raising people out of poverty.

The Northeast Electrochemical Energy Storage Cluster (NEESC) is a network of industry, academic, government and non-governmental leaders working together to help businesses that provide energy storage solutions. The cluster is focused on businesses that provide the innovative development, production, promotion and deployment of hydrogen fuels and fuel cells to meet the pressing demand for energy storage solutions.

ACTION Innovation Network is a collaborative network of technology business incubators and other entrepreneur support organizations. Together they promote the growth and success of the entrepreneurial ecosystem, share resources and best practices, strengthen technology clusters, and contribute to economic improvement. The network of incubators provides diverse resources and a highly- supportive hub in which entrepreneurs, business leaders, government agencies, community leaders, investors, universities, and other interested organizations can collaborate toward the successful commercialization of technology enterprises that will build a prosperous economy, improve quality of life and sustain the health of our environment.

The Hydrogen Energy Center is a non-profit organization run by visionary volunteers who are acting on their commitment to a better energy future. Membership fees fund these operations. The knowledge and energy of our members fuel everything we do. Our members share the desire to see hydrogen energy help correct the problems of dirty air, climate disruption, world conflicts and poverty which have been caused by our fossil fuel economy.