Advancing Energy Innovation as an Economic Development Strategy

Evolving energy technologies, moving from research and development in the lab to the marketplace, provide a new foundation for economic development. States like Colorado, Massachusetts, and New York are strategically targeting public investment to support commercialization and create jobs in start-up companies. Learn about the cutting edge energy technologies moving through the commercialization pipeline from a national perspective, and what it will take to position Maryland for success in this space.
Session Resource Links
- HR 8273 The Energizing Technology Transfer Act
- ARPA-E
- Maryland, North Carolina, and Virginia Announce Agreement to Spur Offshore Wind Development
- TEDCO
- Maryland Innovation Initiative
- The Center for the New Energy Economy
- Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
- EARN Maryland
- Maryland Energy Innovation Accelerator
- Advancing Energy Innovation as an Economic Development Strategy for Maryland article by I. Katherine Magruder

MODERATOR

Anton Cohen
Partner, National Renewable Energy Leader
CohnReznick, LLP
CohnReznick, LLP

PANELISTS

Troy LeMaile-Stovall
CEO/Executive Director
TEDCO
TEDCO

Stephen Pike
Chief Executive Officer
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center

Del. Lily Qi
Maryland Delegate, District 15
House Economic Matters Committee
Maryland General Assembly
House Economic Matters Committee
Maryland General Assembly

Bill Ritter, Jr.
Former Colorado Governor
Founder and Director of the Center for the New Energy Economy (CNEE) at Colorado State University
Founder and Director of the Center for the New Energy Economy (CNEE) at Colorado State University

Kelly Schulz
Secretary
Maryland Department of Commerce
Maryland Department of Commerce

Dr. James Zahler
Associate Director of Technology-to-Market
ARPA-E
ARPA-E
