COMMUNITY GREENS HOST PANEL DISCUSSION “DEMYSTIFYING CLEAN GREEN ENERGY” AN EXPERT ASSESSMENT ON THE STATE OF THE CLEAN ENERGY INDUSTRY

On Thursday, April 10, 2014, from 6:30PM to 8:30PM
Bethesda Green, GreenWheaton and Silver Spring Green will host an expert panel
discussion “Demystifying Clean Green Energy” at the Silver Spring Civic Center
This event, an expert assessment on the current state of 
the clean energy industry, marks the first truly collaborative effort between
these three community green organizations in partnership with Annapolis Green, Baltimore Greenworks, Green
Gaithersburg and Poolesville Green.  This
discussion is provided to the community free of charge as a part of 
the greens continuing efforts to promote “green” education and programs in the
Maryland area.  Anyone interested in
attending this free event may register at www.cleangreenenergy.eventbrite.com.  Exhibitors will also be on hand to discuss
energy options.


The closing of Clean Currents (a renewable energy
provider) in late January has sent a ripple of concern and confusion throughout
the community, leading to many questions about the future of green energy.  This interactive panel discussion offers an
opportunity to get answers, including what were the factors that precipitated
Clean Currents’ decision to close, the status of the clean energy market, and
what renewable energy options are available for individual consumers and
businesses.

Panelists
include Gary Skulnik, Green Marketing Consultant and Co-Founder  of Clean Currents; Russell Lacey, Founder and
Partner, Electric Advisors; Brett Wiley, Director of Residential Programs,
Groundswell; Amit Ronen, Director, GW Solar Institute; Laura Pagliarulo,
Manager of Green Products, Washington Gas Energy Services; and moderator Doug
Weisburger, Senior Planning Specialist, Sustainability Programs, Montgomery
County Department of Environmental Protection.

sponsors; Electric Advisors and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental
Protection.