The Truman National Security Project’s OPERATION FREE (www.trumanproject.org / www.operationfree.net) joins the 2020 Veterans Advanced Energy Summit as a sponsor in support of educating military veterans on the importance of the transition to an advanced energy economy to our national security.
Read MoreThe Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (www.mwalliance.org) joins the 2020 Veterans Advanced Energy Summit as a sponsor in support of educating military veterans on the importance of energy efficiency in the transition to an advanced energy economy.
Read MoreEnvironmental Entrepreneurs (E2) (www.e2.org) joins the 2020 Veterans Advanced Energy Summit as a sponsor in support of educating military veterans on the importance of the transition to an advanced energy economy to our national security. E2 is a national, nonpartisan group of business leaders, investors and others who advocate for smart policies that are good for the economy and good for the environment.
Read MoreWASHINGTON, DC – July 1, 2020 – The Atlantic Council Global Energy Center will host Veterans Advanced Energy Week, an interactive virtual learning and networking experience dedicated to veterans and military spouses working to strengthen US national security through careers in the advanced energy industry. The virtual conference will be held from Monday, August 10th to Thursday, August 13th.
Participants will gain insight into the technology, policy, and economic trends that are driving the global energy transition from senior leaders and experts across industry, academia, and government. Opportunities will also be provided to help participants develop networks with other veterans, supporters, and potential employers through company introductions, a resume database, and job board postings.
“Veterans Advanced Energy Week recognizes and celebrates the important contributions military veterans and spouses are making to foster an energy transition that is critical in building a safer, more resilient, and more independent country,” says Dan Misch, founder and co-director of the Veterans Advanced Energy Project. Misch, a US Navy veteran and clean energy professional, started the Veterans Advanced Energy Project to educate other military veterans on the importance of advanced energy for national security and to encourage US veterans to seek careers in the industry.
Due to the ongoing spread of COVID-19 and continued restrictions on travel and group gatherings, the previously scheduled Veterans Advanced Energy Summit will be held virtually as part of Veterans Advanced Energy Week. The Atlantic Council staff and event organizers remain committed to providing quality programming and furthering the national conversation around these important topics with the veteran community.
Veterans Advanced Energy Week is made possible with the generous support of sponsors including the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Deloitte, Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2), and the Truman Center for National Policy. Veterans Advanced Energy Week programming is open to media upon accreditation. For further information, or to request an interview with a speaker, please contact Zachary Strauss at zstrauss@atlanticcouncil.org.
ABOUT THE VETERANS ADVANCED ENERGY PROJECT The Veterans Advanced Energy Project is designed to drive US leadership in advanced energy by recruiting, equipping, and empowering military veterans who understand the importance of the evolving energy landscape to our future security and prosperity. Learn more at www.vetsenergyproject.org. The Veterans Advanced Energy Project is managed by the Global Energy Center within the Atlantic Council, a nonpartisan 501(c)3 nonprofit, www.atlanticcouncil.org
Invenergy support for the Veterans Advanced Energy Summit was recently featured in the Fall/Winter Invenergy Connection, a quarterly community newsletter.
“The growth of the Veteran’s Advanced Energy Summit has been exponential,” said Brad Purtell, Director, Invenergy Services Business Development and co-founder of the Invenergy Veterans Network. “The commitments being made by energy sector executives, elected officials, and some of the highest-ranking former military leaders of our time have been overwhelming to witness. They understand that one of the best ways to leave the military is to transition to an industry accomplishing the same goals.”
The Veterans Advanced Energy Project thanks Invenergy as a Founding Sponsor for its continued support and commitment to military veterans. The 2020 Veterans Advanced Energy Summit is now scheduled August 9-10, 2020 in Chicago Illinois. Read the whole feature below:
The Veterans Advanced Energy Project is designed to drive US leadership in advanced energy by recruiting, equipping, and empowering military veterans who understand the importance of the evolving energy landscape to our future security and prosperity. The Veterans Advanced Energy Project is a managed by the Global Energy Center within the Atlantic Council, a nonpartisan 501(c)3 nonprofit. www.AtlanticCouncil.org
New initiative to incubate new generation of veterans to lead advanced energy economy
WASHINGTON, DC – November 22, 2019 – The Atlantic Council Global Energy Center announced today the launch of its Veterans Advanced Energy Project. This innovative initiative will recruit, equip, and empower a new generation of veterans, servicemembers, and military spouses to serve as leaders of the advanced energy economy and contribute to long-term US national security and economic competitiveness.
“America’s veterans are our nation’s greatest asset, and they have an acute understanding of the role energy plays in our national security” said General James L. Jones, executive chairman emeritus of the Atlantic Council and former US National Security Advisor and 32nd Commandant of the US Marine Corps. “The experience and knowledge veterans gain while serving in uniform is unparalleled, which is why we are tapping this incredible resource to raise awareness of how the evolving energy landscape will be a decisive factor for our future security and prosperity.”
The Veterans Advanced Energy Project will have a national reach, featuring veteran fellows from across the United States and a major, national summit next summer in Chicago. This flagship event is designed to address the trends, technologies, and policies that are shaping the energy sector and to develop a community of veterans and allies committed to advancing US energy leadership. The next Summit will take place August 2020 in Chicago. The program will feature business and military leaders, policymakers, and industry stakeholders with insights into where energy markets and energy technologies are heading, and how this impacts the economic competitiveness and national security of the United States. It will also highlight the role of veterans and military spouses in energy and will open doors to new career opportunities for those in transition.
A key component of the project is the Veterans Advanced Energy Fellowship, which seeks to create a cadre of future leaders within the advanced energy industry. The program provides a select group of high-performing, high-potential leaders with policy and skills training, mentorship from senior national security and energy leaders, and exposure to key workforce development opportunities. Fellows will also organize site visits, training opportunities, and other special projects for fellow veterans and allies throughout the year. The Project is pleased to welcome its first class of fellows:
Heather Takle, US Marine Corps Veteran, Boston MA
Ryan Edwards, US Navy Veteran, Austin TX
Sarah Nielsen, US Army Veteran, Detroit MI
Jack Boger, US Marine Corps Veteran, San Francisco CA
Zach Roberts, Ohio Air National Guard, Dayton OH
The Veterans Advanced Energy Project will receive strategic guidance from its advisory committee, which will be led by honorary chair General James L. Jones. The advisory group will consist of leaders in the energy and national security fields, and includes:
Sherri Goodman, Board Member, Atlantic Council; first Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Environmental Security
Dorothy Robyn, former Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Installations & Environment
Vice Admiral Dennis V. McGinn, former Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy, Installations, and the Environment
Joe Bryan, Senior Fellow, Atlantic Council Global Energy Center; former Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy
Morgan Bazilian, Director, Payne Institute for Public Policy, Colorado School of Mines, Former Lead Energy Specialist, World Bank
Jon Powers, Co-Founder and President, Clean Capital; Former Federal Chief Sustainability Officer of the United States
Kevin Johnson, President, GlidePath Federal Solutions;
Liz Ramsay Dalton, Executive Director, Clean Energy Leadership Institute; former Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Energy (OE)
The Veterans Advanced Energy Project is made possible thanks to the generous support from the MacArthur Foundation, Exelon Corporation, and founding sponsor Invenergy. At the 2019 Veterans Advanced Energy Summit, Invenergy hosted a reception at their downtown Chicago headquarters with tours of the Invenergy Control Center and remarks about energy entrepreneurship led by Bunker Labs. Exelon exclusively sponsored travel scholarships that enabled 40 veterans from 17 states and the District of Columbia to attend the event.
The Veterans Advanced Energy Project is managed by the Global Energy Center within the Atlantic Council, a nonpartisan 501(c)3 nonprofit | www.AtlanticCouncil.org
